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Permaculture - agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient. Elements include shade trees, edible plants/fruits/vegetables, rain water collection, composting.
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Preventative home maintenance tasks like filling that hole in the soffit so squirrels don’t get into the roof.
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Renovating in the right language. How to speak your architect’s language and make additions to your house match the aesthetic.
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New Orleans gentrification and renovators, their benefits and detriments to the city. Are they good or bad? A pro: raising property value of neighboring homes. A con: loss of culture.
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To DIY or not DIY? When to call the professionals.
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post hurricane Katrina architecture featuring many houses on lifts or stilts, a greater appreciation for classic New Orleans architecture, and solar panels.
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A recipe for compost. 1 part nitrogen, 3 parts carbon. fruit peels, worms, paper, cardboard, straw, lawn clippings, egg shells, leaves, poo, soil, tea bags and more!
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