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Artificial Turf and Landscaping in New Orleans: What Works in Our Climate
Grass has a hard time in New Orleans. Summer humidity, heavy downpours and long stretches of hard sun mean a St. Augustine lawn needs mowing,…
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Custom Concrete in Metairie, LA: Driveways, Patios, Walkways and Slabs
Most people picture concrete as a plain gray slab, and plenty of Metairie driveways and patios fit that picture. Poured and finished well, though,…
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Custom Deck Construction in Kenner, LA: Designs, Materials and Deck Types
A lot of Kenner homes have a back door that opens onto a few concrete steps and a patch of grass. A deck changes that. It gives you a level, usable…
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Demolition and Site Clearing in Jefferson Parish: How the Process Works
Almost every outdoor or construction project in Jefferson Parish starts with taking something out. An old shed, a cracked slab, a leaning retaining…
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Custom Pool Design in Kenner, LA: What to Plan Before You Build
For a lot of Kenner families, the backyard project they keep coming back to is a pool. No driving to a crowded public pool, no packing a bag, just a…
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Fence Installation in Metairie, LA: Privacy, Security and Material Choices
Most people think of a fence as the line between their yard and the neighbor's. It does a lot more than that. A good fence keeps kids and dogs in,…
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A lot of New Orleans backyards are stuck where the last owner left them: a cracked patio, a lawn that turns to mud after every storm, a shed nobody…
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Outdoor Kitchen Design in River Ridge, LA: Components, Materials and Layout
If every backyard party at your house involves running trays back and forth through the kitchen door, an outdoor kitchen fixes that. With a grill,…
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Paver Patio Cost in Metairie, LA: 2026 Price Guide
Short version: national 2026 averages from Lawn Love put an installed paver patio at $8 to $24 per square foot, or about $3,350 for a 280 square foot…
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Why Does My Yard Flood After Rain? Yard Drainage Fixes for Metairie and Kenner
Short version: most Metairie and Kenner yards flood because the lot is close to flat, the clay soil drains slowly and the downspouts dump roof water…
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