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Get Your Home Ready for Hurricane Season with These Tips
Hurricane season runs from June to November every year. The storms are unpredictable, and even if they don’t make landfall, can still wreak havoc on homes. Preparing a home for hurricane season can dramatically reduce the damage caused by the storm. Here are a few simple steps to prepare a home for hurricane season, whether…
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3 Tips to Help New Residents Enjoy Their First Mardi Gras
Moving to New Orleans allows new residents to experience some of the most original festivals, food, music, and culture in the entirety of the United States. While the city boasts many different celebrations, none compare to Mardi Gras. For many people looking for a new home or those who have just purchased a new residence,…
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The Rich History Behind New Orleans Homes
Simply meandering through the tree-lined streets of the Crescent City, one can’t help but ponder the rich history of New Orleans homes. With the buildings’ definitive styles and uncommon layouts, passersby can’t help but linger over the design details that set these homes apart. It’s time to take a virtual walk down the streets of…
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MLM Inc. Featured on MyNewOrleans.com
MLM Incorporated has developed a stellar reputation for innovation and high-quality workmanship, as evidenced by their many happy clients. With a strong commitment to satisfaction, creative kitchen renovations and bathroom renovations are assured. A recent feature on MyNewOrleans.com for kitchen and bath design highlights a beautiful project completed by the firm. Featured Bathroom MLM Incorporated…
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Creating a Happier Office Space
When searching for a new workplace or planning a commercial renovation project, here are some ways to incorporate greater employee happiness and satisfaction into the very structure of the office. Workspaces Employee workstations should reflect company culture. A company that encourages collegial cooperation should consider ditching individual offices or cubicles in favor of an open-structure…
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How to Put the Bonus Back in a Home’s Bonus Space
Bonus rooms are spaces in a house without a clearly assigned purpose. It may be a small space on the bedroom level that lacks a closet, a large loft over the garage, or a low-ceiling attic space. Despite their positive name, they often end up as cluttered catchall areas. But there’s a better way to…
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Celebrate the Holidays With These New Orleans Events
The rich history, deep culture, and vibrant lifestyle of New Orleans really shine during the holidays. Celebrate the season in traditional New Orleans style with these favorite holiday activities. Bonfires on the Levee An authentic Cajun Christmas isn’t complete without a roaring, crackling bonfire. New Orleans warms things up with a riverside celebration at Algiers…
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Four Ways to Add New Style to an Outdated Fireplace
Freshening up a home doesn’t require a full home remodel. Small steps like applying new paint, swapping out fixtures, and adding some tasteful artwork can transform an elderly house into a home. Another small effort that can pay big style dividends is a do-it-yourself upgrade of a fireplace. Here are four ways to breathe new…
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Neighborhood Spotlight: The History & Homes of Uptown
A walk along the grand avenues of Uptown is a nostalgic trip to the past. The pace of life is leisurely, homes exude a special charm, and the streets are lined with fragrant magnolias, majestic oaks, and colorful crape myrtles. It’s an idyllic place where historic remodels are taking elegance to a whole new level.…
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What Type of Floor Works Best in Your Home?
Whether embarking on a bathroom remodel or a kitchen remodel, lifestyle plays an important role in choosing between wood, laminate, tile, or carpet. Here are some attributes of each to take into account when planning a home remodeling project. Wood Wood floors are economical and durable, making them an ideal choice for the buyer on…
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Happy Halloween: NOLA’s Best Haunted Sites
New Orleans is a city known for its deep history, its spiritual traditions, and its long-standing love affair with mysticism and magic. When Halloween rolls around, historic New Orleans’ past comes out to play. Haunted sites abound in the French Quarter and elsewhere, waiting to be explored and experienced. Locals and tourists alike can catch…
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Three Simple Ways to Remodel a Home to Make It Look New
Making an upgrade to your home doesn’t have to require contractors, several trips to the home improvement store or a lot of money. There are several ways to change up the rooms in your house. With a few simple touches, your friends and family will be amazed at the difference. Kitchen Clean-Up A kitchen can…
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Upgrade Your Retail Space With Innovative Technology
As technology continues its ever-upward climb, retailers are forced to stay current or risk losing customers. Installing new technology into retail spaces gives customers the purchase experiences they desire. Commercial construction services will assist business owners with renovations that keep a company on the cutting edge. Fitting Room Modifications New technology has arrived in fitting…
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Bathroom Transformations to Relax and Refresh
Whether getting ready for the day or preparing for bed in the evening, many people spend a lot of time in one particular room in their home: the bathroom. It makes sense that a homeowner would want this space to be somewhere where they feel relaxed and refreshed. With some simple bathroom remodeling, homeowners can…
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Tips For Kitchen Renovation And Upgrades
A kitchen remodel is a common way to add value to a home, but not all projects are a good investment for a property that’s about to go onto the market. Installing an expensive, built-in coffee machine, for example, may be a great addition for coffee connoisseurs, but not all buyers will appreciate a coffee…
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Beginning Your Remodeling Adventure: Start from Scratch or Take on a Fixer-Upper?
Home buying is an exciting process as buyers search for the place where they want to live and possibly raise a family. When someone decides they want a home that is uniquely their own, the next step is deciding if they want to build a new construction home or if they want to overhaul a…
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Crescent City Comeback: Local Businesses After Katrina
Hurricane Katrina wreaked havoc on New Orleans on a horrifying and unprecedented scale. Nearly 2,000 lives were lost, 300,000 homes were destroyed, and over $81 billion in property damage was done. Eleven years later, the Crescent City has risen anew from the depths of the floodwater. Today, New Orleans is moving forward with new residential…
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Neighborhood Spotlight: Exploring the Garden District
Known all over the United States for its stunning historical beauty, the New Orleans Garden District is truly one-of-a-kind. Running from St. Charles Avenue to Magazine Street and from Jackson Avenue to Louisiana Avenue, this beautiful area is a favorite spot for locals and tourists alike. Famous Roots Used as a setting for many motion…
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Making the Most of Outdoor Living Areas
Enjoying the outdoors during warm weather appeals to many families. Optimizing outdoor living areas ensures that everyone will enjoy the deck, patio, or outdoor kitchen. New home construction or home remodeling often won’t be complete without considering sp ots for congregating outside in the yard. Create Comfort Comfort will be one of the main ways…
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Tips for Surviving a House Remodel
Home remodeling promises homeowners new and innovative spaces to enjoy. However, before arriving at the enjoyment phase, it’s necessary to get through the renovation work. While some people choose to vacate the premises to live in a rental, others opt to ride out the storm in the midst of the chaos. Living in the house…