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Home improvement contractors could become extinct in Louisiana | Louisiana
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Home improvement contractors could become extinct in Louisiana | Louisiana

Home improvement contractors could become extinct in Louisiana | Louisiana

Louisiana Illuminator file photo.

Under a proposed law in Louisiana, homeowners would have to hire a licensed general contractor for any home improvement work valued at over $10,000. Some worry the measure will destroy the market for trim carpenters, fence builders and other handymen who can perform jobs up to $75,000 under current law.

Currently, the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSBLC) regulates two different types of residential construction professionals, aside from mold remediation experts: the licensed general residential contractor, which is required for jobs priced above $75,000; and the certified home improvement contractor, who can perform work between

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Summer Style- Floral Table Linens
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Summer Style- Floral Table Linens

Floral table linens on repeat over here and I think they are such a pretty look for spring and summer.

Any vintage patterned floral is a beautiful layer on a table but the faded looks really speak to me. I got a ton of requests for more details on the blue floral cloth and pink lattice floral cloth I used in recent garden table styles. Sharing more about those and a few tips when choosing your table linens.

Floral Table Linens

Summer Style- Floral Table Linens

What I love

What I love about this table cloth? I mean…everything. I love the big floral, the faded

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The Best Vintage Style Terra Cotta Pots
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The Best Vintage Style Terra Cotta Pots

Can little terracotta pots and planters filled with blooming beauties bring joy?

I say yes. And according to the many of you who asked about the pots I shared yesterday – it seems you agree too. So today it is all about some of the best vintage style pots and planters.

The Best Vintage Style Terra Cotta Pots

Terra Cotta Pots & Planters

Something funny- every time I type ‘terra cotta’ it changes it to ‘terra cottages‘. Which I guess is kind of okay since these little vintage style terra cotta ( or terracotta depending on what you like) garden pots are perfect for cottage style.

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Layers of Flowers- Spring Table Setting
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Layers of Flowers- Spring Table Setting

An abundance of florals on repeat for a flower filled spring table setting.

Flowers Filled Table Setting

Layers of Flowers- Spring Table Setting

This table was inspired by flowers (surprise surprise haha). From the tablecloth to the napkins to the garland- it’s all about florals on repeat. It was originally for a small bridal gathering but I thought I would share it here too as it works just as beautifully for a spring or Easter table as well.

Floral Linens

This table cloth has an all over floral trellis pattern that is so pretty – it would be lovely for warm summer gatherings as well.

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What to watch for when offered a free roof inspection
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What to watch for when offered a free roof inspection

(WNDU) – It’s the time of year for home improvement plans, which means it’s also the time of year for home improvement scams.

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) ​​Serving Northern Indiana tells 16 Investigators homeowners should be wary of anyone who shows up at your doorstep unsolicited offering a free roof inspection.

“They’re going to get up on your roof and try to find any wear and tear that’s going to merit a whole new roof,” says Jan Diaz, vice president of BBB Serving Northern Indiana. “A lot of times these scammers are literally tearing shingles off of a roof

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The secret to saving on home improvements? Deduct HELOC interest
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The secret to saving on home improvements? Deduct HELOC interest

Home improvements can be costly. In fact, the typical homeowner spends around $6,000 annually just on repairs and maintenance, according to home insurance company Hippo. That’s not even including any updates or renovations you might want to make.

Fortunately, you may be able to offset those costs — at least a little — by using a home equity line of credit (HELOC) to pay for them.

Are you planning some home improvements this year? Here’s what to know about the HELOC tax deduction and how to take advantage of it.

Is HELOC interest tax deductible?

The interest you pay on

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BBB report shows home improvement scams at top of 2022 list
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BBB report shows home improvement scams at top of 2022 list

The Better Business Bureau has released its list of the top scams reported in Canada in 2022, and home improvement scams have moved to the top of the list.

Reports of home improvement scams by Canadians increased by 51.2 per cent last year. People also lost more money to this type of scam, with a median dollar loss of $1,900, up 187.4 per cent from $661 in 2021.

“Home improvement scams rose from the #4 riskiest scam type reported by Canadians in 2021 to #1 in 2022,” says Simone Lis, President and CEO of BBB serving Mainland BC and the

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Pain au chocolat: A scrumptious French staple
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Pain au chocolat: A scrumptious French staple

One of the things I discovered when I first moved to France several decades ago, was the fact that although the French love their food, and although it is normal to sit down to eat long meals together, the French rarely snack. Snacking is widely recognized as being the best way to put on those unwanted pounds, and until recently it simply isn’t in the culture.

There is however a moment in the day, when it is totally acceptable to eat between meals, and that is the ‘sortie de classes’, or the end of the school day. In all the

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