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      <title>Larger jobs require more help from professionals</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Dec 2006 02:39:19 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Modular Homes: Faster and More Energy Efficient</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[For those who need fast, affordable and reliable solutions for their housing problems, modular homes might be the best solution. In contrast to what many people think, modular homes are quite different than manufactured or trailer homes. In fact, they are very similar to site-built homes. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Factory-built Homes: New Orleans and the Surrounding Area</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Factory built homes are nearly undetectable from the street and, often, people cannot recognize, from appearance alone, the difference between a factory built home and a site built home. In New Orleans, manufacturers have been dedicated to creating stock designs that are specific to the New Orleans region. The architectural style of a typical New Orleans “shotgun” style house has been adopted and modified to create new home styles that fit seamlessly in their environments. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Different Kinds of Factory-Built Homes</title>
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      <description><![CDATA["Factory-Built Home” is a generic term that refers to any home that has been predominately designed and constructed in a controlled factory or plant environment. Factory processes are extremely efficient with materials and, thus, are considered more environmentally friendly. In addition, the factory environment can provide a much greater degree of quality control, compared to on-site construction. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Can I Reuse My Concrete Slab?</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Many homes and other structures that were severely damaged in the Katrina and Rita hurricanes had been built on concrete slabs. The question that is on many homeowners’ minds is “Can I reuse the slab?” This answer will require homeowners to ask other questions that are explained in this article. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>What Home Builders, Homeowners and Real Estate Agents Think About Mold</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Although it is uncommon in most homes, toxic mold, also known as black mold, has become a major issue for some home builders and homeowners in the United States. The effects have run the gamut from disposal to litigation. An understanding of the mold issue from these points of view can aid private companies, public policy makers and extension professionals in developing and disseminating unbiased, useful information to these and other groups. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Gutting a House</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2007 12:57:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It’s been almost two years since Hurricane Katrina hit the southern coast of Louisiana and Mississippi. Some of the flooded homes have been rebuilt, or are in the process of being rebuilt. The important question is “How good are we rebuilding?” - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Determining Structural Damage</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2007 18:48:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[When calm returns after the storm, it’s time to assess the damage and begin repairs. A number of factors should be considered, and the following information may be helpful. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Approaching and Entering a Damaged Building</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jan 2007 20:35:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Before you enter a damaged building use extreme caution and wear sturdy work boots and gloves for your protection.  Here are some precautions to take. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Hiring a Mold Remediation Contractor</title>
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      <title>Katrina Cottages</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A Katrina Cottage is a small, yet permanent house to be built for about the same price as a FEMA trailer. Katrina Cottages may be “stick built” on-site or constructed from panels manufactured elsewhere. They must meet the tough standards of Louisiana’s new residential building code (based on the International Residential Code), including meeting the minimum elevation for flood protection. (Source: Louisiana Speaks) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Mobile Homes as an Option</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 13:43:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Living in a mobile homes is one option you can consider when planning for your future housing needs. In the past, mobile homes typically were considered starter homes. But today, many people are choosing to make mobile homes their permanent dwelling. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Mobile Homes in Louisiana -- Fact Sheet</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2007 18:40:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Mobile homes have been steadily growing in popularity as a temporary and permanent primary residence for many Louisiana residents. Mobile homes can provide years of comfortable and convenient living, while giving you the most for the dollar you spend on electricity. Using the following energy conservation tips will help you to make the least of your electric bill. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Avoiding Mold Hazards in Your Flooded Home</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 06 Jan 2007 17:20:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A flood-damaged building requires special attention to avoid or correct a mold population explosion. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Careful Cleanout - Gutting a Historic Building</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2007 14:42:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Thousands of older and historic homes in New Orleans were affected by Hurricane Katrina and the flooding that followed. But that does not mean that every material with mold on it needs to be discarded - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>DAttaway@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denise Attaway)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Finding out about Places You May Want to Live</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2007 00:15:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If you're thinking of rebuilding in a new location, and would consider moving to a new community, you can do some "long distance" research on the Internet, but visit the new community before making a decision. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>ETomlinson@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth Tomlinson)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Site-Built or Factory-Built</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2007 13:00:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Portal page for information about the advantages and disadvantages of site-built vs factory built homes or home components. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Wind-Resistant Small Project List</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[This list of home improvements to increase wind resistance is divided into cost categories. You can tackle these projects one at a time, but remember – the more you do, the stronger your home will be against hurricane winds. The material below is from the Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS). Prices are pre-Katrina. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Keep or Throw Away?</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2007 20:58:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[After a storm, many people ask themselves, “What do I keep and what do I throw away?” These are common questions and the answers are not always easy. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Caring for Large Electrical Appliances Made Wet During a Disaster</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 17:38:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Appliances made wet by floodwaters or by rainwater after roofs were damaged will need extreme care before they can be reused. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>DBankston@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Joseph D. Bankston)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Rebuilding Homes Provides Opportunities for Termite Protection</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2007 16:21:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Homeowners in South Louisiana and elsewhere in the Gulf South who are building homes should add termite protection in the process. Combining termite protection with proper strapping for wind resistance and anchoring to prevent floatation present some challenges for maintaining the integrity of the barrier.. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>GRHenderson@agcenter.lsu.edu (Gregg Henderson)</dc:creator>
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