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 3-12-2023
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Need a manufactured home quote?
If you need a quote for a new manufactured home for the Louisiana Restore program send a note with your old VIN number and your status in the program. All we can do is help you get the quotes for the MHU you are looking to replace. Contact me
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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Louisiana Water System Grades
Preliminary Report Card. Click your parish from the map. Some data will be updated May 2023.
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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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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Carpenters and Carpenter helpers.
I am asked often if I would do carpentry work in my area. I'm getting too slow to actually handle most of the jobs I'm asked to do. I'd like to handoff the work to a carpenter that's better than me. I'm always looking for a good carpenter helper for projects I take on. Contact me and get listed and working.
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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Imagine if all 14,000 homes were given a stick pin for the map, you wouldn't be able to see the map at all.
By Murray Wennerlund published 12-28-2017 updated 3-10-2023
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Federal Disaster Assistance
When you are navigating the federal disaster assistance agencies your first stop should be to the TruckAndTools.Com Disaster Resources. Every disaster agency uses the same process but not every disaster agency follows strict policy and guidance. Don't go into your disaster recovery with blind trust of your federal and state agencies that are leading the push to get you sheltered and out of the program.
Try not to lose your home and your property to an Investor that doubles as a Builder or Contractor. Do your research before signing a contract and question everything on the contract.
By Writers Pool published 11-26-2017 updated 3-10-2023
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Open Letter from Neighbors to CEP Properties LLC. Denham Springs LA 70726. Update: 10-1-2020 it appears some clearing of the lot has started. Trees in the right of way since 1997 have been removed but not all of them. Still not completed...
By Contributor published 10-27-2017 updated 3-12-2023
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When you ask a contractor or tradesman a question you would expect a truthful and sincere answer. So why does it feel homeowners have to bring out the 500 watt light bulb and use interrogation tactics to get to the details and scope of work?
By Murray Wennerlund published 4-21-2014 updated 3-10-2023
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VIDEO: How far up your rear would your carpenter Grandfather put his boot!
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