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      <title>Hire an Arborist for Residential Tree Needs</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A checklist of recommendations from the Louisiana Licensing Board for Contractors to use when hiring a contractor. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[A building designer designs residential and agricultural light frame buildings, such as single family homes.  A designer also might design decorative facades for larger structures. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Home Inspection Checklist</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2007 17:36:28 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Builder Interview Information</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2007 14:10:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Knowing what questions to ask can save you lots of money and help you find the best contractor to build your house. The Capital Region Builder's Association has provided the attached information to help you ask the right questions. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Professional Roles – The Energy Rater</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:27:46 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Professional Roles: Interior Designers</title>
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      <title>Professional Roles: Land Surveyors</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:20:58 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Plumber</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:47:29 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Contracting for Permanent Repairs</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 18:28:47 GMT</pubDate>
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