HUD housing actually publishes standards they expect builders to follow. Is your custom home builder offering the basic construction requirements that HUD housing builders have to follow on top of your normal IRC codes and local municipality policy.

By Murray Wennerlund published 11-23-2022 updated 11-23-2022
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Disaster recovery costs, it costs more in post disaster zones because of supply and demand on materials and labor. Use this guide to price check your quotes and estimates from those working to assist you with your recovery.

By Murray Wennerlund published 11-2-2022 updated 11-2-2022
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You most likely have heard all the hype, hire a licensed contractor and verify their license with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, LSLBC for short. The state says to protect yourself from unlicensed contractors.

By Murray Wennerlund published 9-4-2022 updated 10-18-2022
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How to help homeowners with their construction projects without requiring a license in Louisiana 309. Construction Management Formerly 119

By Murray Wennerlund published 8-25-2022 updated 8-25-2022
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Contractor fraud is more related to the taking of money and material than it is about anything regarding your construction. When you file a contractor fraud report you must keep within the laws parameters.

By Murray Wennerlund published 7-24-2022 updated 8-12-2022
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Think of your homes design plans as layers. Stack the layers from lowest level up. Write down what you are not seeing. You're going to need to create many layers to protect yourself from any mistakes by builders due to your lack of detailed instructions.

By Murray Wennerlund published 7-24-2022 updated 8-11-2022
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