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Feb 24

Spring Home Refresh Giveaway! Plus, How to Prep Wood for a Flawless Paint Job

Flowers and mild weather are in full bloom–providing the perfect color inspiration to refresh your space for spring. Ditch yesterday’s...

Dec 16, 2022

The Window Edit: How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

Your windows play an essential role in your home's energy efficiency. Whether you're considering getting all-new windows installed or...

Dec 7, 2022

Doug Ashy’s History: A Tradition of Excellence

What started from humble beginnings, a little lumberyard, 1 truck and 5 employees grew into a 9-location retail business since Claire and...

Nov 9, 2022

Everything You Need to Know Before Buying New Kitchen Cabinets

Kitchen remodeling is an exciting process, but it can also be overwhelming. To start, you’ll want to begin with new kitchen cabinets and...

Oct 4, 2022

Choosing the Right Outdoor Decking Material

The deck makes the yard, and with cool temperatures and crisp air on the horizon, there’s no better time to set the stage for an outdoor...

Aug 30, 2022

7 Flooring Trends to Inspire Your 2022 Renovations

When it comes to picking out flooring for your home, it's always a good idea to get inspiration first for styles that fit your budget and...

Jun 24, 2022

Weathering the Storm: Prepping Your Home For Hurricane Season

Over the last few years, the U.S. has certainly seen its share of damaging and costly hurricanes. For anyone living in a vulnerable area,...

May 12, 2022

How To Seal An Air Leak For Energy Efficiency

In Louisiana, we’re used to dealing with our fair share of heat during the summer months. Rising energy prices have been leading to even...

Apr 6, 2022

Tips for Tiling a Shower or Tub

Tile is by far the most popular choice for the surrounding walls of showers and bathtubs in new or remodeled bathrooms for a number of...

Mar 16, 2022

Patio Perfection – Fresh Ideas You’ll Love

Southerners are often described as having a backyard culture—we greatly value spending time with family and friends on the patio in our...

Mar 2, 2022

Low Maintenance Landscaping

There’s no denying that a well-groomed yard can tremendously boost the curb appeal of your home, but did you know that landscaping can...

Feb 14, 2022

Small Closet Space, Big Storage Solutions

Plan Carefully and Choose the Right Materials Is your closet stuffed to capacity? Do you dream of walk-in closets with floor-to-ceiling...

Jan 3, 2022

New Year, New Home Improvements

The new year is a great opportunity to set resolutions and make changes in your life. Changing things up around the home can be a great...

Dec 1, 2021

Holiday Home Improvement Tips

Holiday excitement is sure to be abound as fall and winter start knocking on your door. Family and other visitors are due to arrive for...

Nov 1, 2021

Save Money & Energy with Attic Insulation

Now is the best time to think about insulating your attic. As the air becomes more cool and dry, working in your attic won’t be a pain to...

Oct 1, 2021

Landscaping Tips – When & How to Prune Your Plants

Proper pruning enhances the beauty of your landscaping and impacts how well your plants grow. However, it is one of the most neglected...

Sep 1, 2021

What’s That Cut? Your Guide to Saws

Saws are essential to almost every home improvement project. Yet the type of saw you need to use depends on the project you have at hand....

Aug 1, 2021

DIY Tips Every DIYer Should Know

As a homeowner, there are probably several projects you would love to undertake in your home without having to call a contractor....

Jul 1, 2021

The 4 Most Vulnerable Areas of Your Home During A Hurricane

For those of us living in the South, hurricanes are an accepted part of life. Starting in June and persisting until the end of November,...

Jun 1, 2021

2021 Father’s Day Gift Guide

Father’s Day is on the horizon and if you have ever been to the store with Dad when he is working on a project, you doubtlessly have...