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      <title>Preparing Your Home For a Flood</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[See and connect to the websites of LaHouse Key Contributors, Partners, Allies.  Also see a table of Product and Service Donors by product category. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Collaboration with the Junior League of Baton Rouge</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:18:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Preparing for Evacuation</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 19:43:40 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Prepare an evacuation to-go kit for your child</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:58:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 08/29/08) Adults are urged to assemble a “grab-and-go” box of important papers in case of a hurricane evacuation. How about making a “to-go kit” for your child? Assembling a few treasured items can help your child in times of disaster, according to LSU AgCenter family development professor Dr. Rebecca White. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Manage post-hurricane stress</title>
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      <title>The Green Project - Recycling Building Materials, Art Supplies and More</title>
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      <title>Tetramorium bicarinatum: Pavement Ants</title>
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      <title>Little Black Ant Management in Structures</title>
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      <title>Play It Safe With Food After a Power Outage</title>
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      <title>The Pest Ants of Louisiana:  A Guide to Their Identification, Biology and Control</title>
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      <title>Managing on a Suddenly Reduced Income</title>
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      <title>Restoring Flood-Damaged Books and Papers</title>
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      <dc:creator>JTucker@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jeanette A. Tucker)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Good news about your homeowner's insurance policy</title>
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      <dc:creator>ABerry@agcenter.lsu.edu (Ann A. Berry)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Your Rights as a Tenant</title>
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      <dc:creator>ABerry@agcenter.lsu.edu (Ann A. Berry)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Formosan Subterranean Termite Damage and Detection</title>
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      <title>Preparing Volunteers to Respond to a Disaster</title>
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      <dc:creator>JFox@agcenter.lsu.edu (Janet E. Fox)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Preparing a Child's Evacuation To-Go Kit</title>
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      <dc:creator>BWhite@agcenter.lsu.edu (Rebecca E. White)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Your Three-day Emergency Food Supply</title>
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      <dc:creator>BReames@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth S. Reames)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Managing Imported Fire Ants in Urban Areas</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2005 16:09:29 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>DPollet@agcenter.lsu.edu (Dale K. Pollet)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Helping Children Cope with Disasters</title>
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      <dc:creator>BWhite@agcenter.lsu.edu (Rebecca E. White)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Heads of Termites</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2005 02:04:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Heads of the types of termites in Louisiana are shown. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>DRing@agcenter.lsu.edu (Dennis R. Ring)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Overview for Integrated Pest Management of Subterranean Termites in Louisiana</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2005 18:39:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This article provides an overview of integrated pest management of subterranean termites in Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>DRing@agcenter.lsu.edu (Dennis R. Ring)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Floodproofing Grant Programs &amp; Insurance Coverage</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Several communities in Louisiana have participated in federal grant programs for which on-site protection of private property is an eligible activity. These programs fund elevation or relocation of floodprone buildings, purchase of floodprone properties and, for non-residential buildings, dry floodproofing. Drainage improvements are also eligible. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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      <title>The Little Bookshelf Program</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:50:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Little Bookshelf Program is designed to help parents foster a love of reading in their child from birth. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>BWhite@agcenter.lsu.edu (Rebecca E. White)</dc:creator>
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      <title>LaHouse Summer Saturday Open House</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[LaHouse opens it doors to the public on one Saturday per season. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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      <title>What’s A 3-Day Food Supply?</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2006 18:41:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Most disaster checklists include recommendations to keep a three-day food supply on hand for each person, but just exactly what does that mean? LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames has some of the answers. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>BReames@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth S. Reames)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Broadcast Baits for Fire Ant Control</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2005 16:30:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A Southern IPM Center publication.  When choosing a broadcast bait to control imported fire ants, consumers and professional pesticide applicators face a confusing array of brand names and active ingredients with varying product performances. This guide addresses common concerns about broadcast baits to help consumers and professionals choose products that best fit their needs and situations. (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>LHooper@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda M. Hooper-Bui)</dc:creator>
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      <title>River Stages and Forecasts</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2005 03:11:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[River Stages and Forecasts - Louisiana and Lower Mississippi Valley - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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      <title>2012 Spring Floods</title>
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      <title>Mold Control and Remediation Training</title>
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      <title>Lead Certified Renovator Training (RRP)</title>
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      <title>LaHouse Key Contributors</title>
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      <title>Product Donors by Category</title>
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      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Children in the Middle Series:  Visitation Do's and Don'ts</title>
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      <title>Post Hurricane Lawn Establishment</title>
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      <title>Be Ready If You Need To ‘Grab And Go’; Pack ‘Evacuation Box’ Now</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2006 16:04:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[You may not be able to prevent hurricanes and storms that interrupt your routine or destroy your home, but you can make plans to keep them from disrupting everything, according to LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>JTucker@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jeanette A. Tucker)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Stock Up On Hurricane Supplies Now</title>
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      <title>Strategies for Helping Youth Cope with Reminders of Disaster</title>
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      <dc:creator>DSasser@agcenter.lsu.edu (Diane Sasser)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Rising Above the Floods</title>
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      <title>A South Louisiana Guide to Living with Hurricanes</title>
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      <title>Hurricanes</title>
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      <title>Water Heaters with Low Life-Cycle Costs</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Look for Energy Star appliances and compare EnergyGuide labels to invest in appliances with a low life cycle cost. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Design for Passive Solar Winter Benefits</title>
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      <title>Design House to Minimize Solar Heat Gain</title>
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      <title>Energy Tax Credits for 2009 and Beyond</title>
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      <dc:creator>AOlagues@agcenter.lsu.edu (Andre Olagues)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Elevation Protects House</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[When Craig Lee began planning the construction of his Vermilion Parish home, he learned he would be required to elevate his new house more than 8 feet above grade in order to receive a building permit. He did not understand the parish’s requirement to elevate because his brother’s house was on-grade, on the same piece of land, and in 25 years had never flooded. In September 2005, Hurricane Rita provided the unfortunate answer to his question. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Do it Right...Get the Facts...Make the Choice</title>
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      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Rural Low-income Families Speak: Living in Rural Louisiana (June 2004)</title>
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      <title>Strategies for Coping with Job Loss</title>
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      <title>LaHouse Facility Rental</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 17:41:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The LaHouse Teaching Center and House are available for your next event.  Click above for details. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Child Safety in the Garden</title>
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      <title>Chancellor's Welcome:  Louisiana House -- Home and Landscape Resource Center</title>
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      <title>Photo Gallery - Louisiana House - Home &amp; Landscape Resource Center</title>
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      <title>Concrete Tile Roofing - 1st Story Roof</title>
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      <title>Homeowners Share Insurance Lessons Learned the Hard Way</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Homeowners have shared with Extension some of the common misconceptions about flood insurance that caused them to suffer financial losses greater than they expected. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Homeowners Share Insurance Lessons Learned the Hard Way</title>
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      <title>Elevation Provides the Best Protection</title>
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      <title>Stopping Sewer Back-flow by Blocking Points of Entry</title>
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      <title>Rising Above the Flood</title>
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      <title>Disaster Wallet Card</title>
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      <title>Floor Plans: Louisiana House - Home &amp; Landscape Resource Center</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2005 17:41:58 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>LaHouse on the Move - Louisiana House Home and Landscape Resource Center</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2005 04:52:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Many Thanks to Early Key Contributors</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2005 19:53:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Great appreciation and a heartfelt welcome go to the newest Key Contributors for their generous gifts to the LSU Foundation for Louisiana House. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>SScallan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sandra Scallan)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Getting a Building Permit</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2007 12:29:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Portal page for information about obtaining a building permit. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Instructions for using FEMA's Map Search tool</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Detailed Instructions for using FEMA's Map Search tool to find your house on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/laws+licenses+permits/getting+a+permit/your+flood+zone/"><![CDATA[Your Flood Zone]]></category>
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      <title>Information Needed to Get a Building Permit</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2007 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[When you go to get building permt, you will need to provide certain information about your construction project. This page lists the most common items. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/laws+licenses+permits/getting+a+permit/"><![CDATA[Getting a Building Permit]]></category>
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      <title>Detailed Explanation of Permitting Requirements</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2007 12:31:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[When seeking a building permit, you may need addition documents.  This page describes the Flood Zone Determination, Elevation Certificate, Foundation Plan, Damage Inspection Rating and an On-Site Waste-Water Treatment Permit. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/laws+licenses+permits/getting+a+permit/"><![CDATA[Getting a Building Permit]]></category>
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      <title>House Plan Requirements</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2007 12:51:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[To obtain a building permit you'll need a description and drawings of your construction plans.  This page describes some minimum plan requirements. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Construction Requirements in Coastal Areas</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Local communities have adopted codes and floodplain regulations that govern building construction and development in floodplains. These requirements, which can apply to both new construction and repair of existing buildings, differ in different flood zones. This document details the minimum regulations. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Manufactured Homes - Mobile Homes, or Trailers</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Manufactured Homes are the buildings we have, in the past, referred to as mobile homes or trailers.  While other factory-built homes are built to the codes of the area where they will be installed, manufactured homes are built to a special HUD-code and installed in accordance with HUD guidelines. Thus they are sometimes referred to as HUD-Code homes. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Licensing and Certifications for Professionals</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2007 12:36:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Portal page for information about building industry professionals, the licenses and certifications they should have and how consumers know their hired and contracted professionals have appropriate licenses and certifications for the work they are doing in Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Financial Assistance for Recovering from Disaster</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2005 21:57:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Following a Presidential Declaration, disaster assistance is made available to help residents and local governments in the declared parishes recover from the effects of the disaster. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Floodwalls</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2005 18:33:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A floodwall is a self-supporting barrier to floodwater. It may look like a garden wall or privacy fence, but it has more internal reinforcing and a more substantial foundation. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Basic Building Features - Louisiana House Home &amp; Landscape Resource Center</title>
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      <title>Using an Electrical Generator for Emergency Power</title>
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      <title>Determining Seafood Safety in an Oil Spill</title>
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      <title>Several Factors Come Into Play When Selecting Quality Child Care</title>
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      <title>Special Needs - LSU Fieldhouse</title>
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      <title>LaHouse Building Systems and Features (East Wing)</title>
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      <title>Teaching Center Foundation and Plumbing #1</title>
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      <title>Disaster Recovery: Good News About Your Homeowners Insurance Policy</title>
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      <title>Policies That Exclude Sick Children Protect Others</title>
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      <title>Gulf Region High Performance Home Professionals</title>
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      <title>Mold Hazards Are Preventable</title>
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      <title>Disaster Recovery: Don't Let Disaster Compromise Credit</title>
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      <dc:creator>JTucker@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jeanette A. Tucker)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Horses Affected By Hurricane May Need Extra Care</title>
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      <title>Be Child Care Aware! Several Factors Come Into Play When Selecting Quality Childcare</title>
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      <title>Avoiding Mold Hazards in Your Waterdamaged Home</title>
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      <title>Avoiding Mold Hazards in Your Water-damaged Home</title>
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      <title>What You Can Do To Help After Storms</title>
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      <title>Be Child Care Aware! Quality Caregiver Makes Difference; Know What To Look For</title>
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      <title>FEMA Officials Visit LaHouse To Stress Rebuilding Stronger, Safer, Smarter</title>
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      <title>Not A Good Time To Replant A Lawn, Regardless Of Hurricanes</title>
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      <dc:creator>RStrahan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Ronald E. Strahan)</dc:creator>
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      <title>For More Information About Getting Involved In LaHouse</title>
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      <title>Mold Removal Guildelines for Your Home</title>
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      <title>Elongate Twig Ant</title>
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      <title>Child Care Center Director Qualifications - Do You Have What it Takes?</title>
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      <title>Be On Lookout For Fire Ants In Areas Where Flooding Occurred</title>
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      <title>Daily Routines Offer Children Security</title>
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      <title>Caregivers Should Examine Playground Safety</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2005 21:20:21 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Teaching Children About Citizenship</title>
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      <title>Teaching Trustworthiness in the Early Childhood Setting</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2005 15:55:16 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Teaching Respect in the Early Childhood Setting</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2005 15:58:58 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Teaching Responsibility in the Early Childhood Setting</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2005 18:55:03 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Teaching Fairness in the Early Childhood Setting</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2005 19:04:05 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Teaching Caring in the Early Childhood Setting</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2005 19:12:46 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Teaching Citizenship in the Early Childhood Setting</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2005 19:15:21 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Your Convenient and Practical Checklist</title>
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      <title>Louisiana 4-H’ers Reach Out To Evacuees</title>
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      <title>USDA-FSA Disaster Assistance Page</title>
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      <title>Sweet Potato Damage from Storms</title>
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      <dc:creator>TMerrill@agcenter.lsu.edu (Thomas A. Merrill)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Temporary Pet Shelter At LSU To Close Oct. 15</title>
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      <dc:creator>LBenedict@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda F. Benedict)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Help Line Numbers</title>
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      <dc:creator>FGould@agcenter.lsu.edu (Frances I. Gould)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Preliminary estimates of losses in Louisiana agriculture, forestry and fisheries from Hurricane Gustav and Hurricane Ike</title>
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      <title>Ohio State Students Among Those Helping In Recovery Efforts; LSU AgCenter Working With Variety Of Volunteers</title>
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      <title>Volunteers Target New Orleans City Park To Clean Bayou Metairie</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The LSU AgCenter’s efforts to help with the cleanup and recovery in New Orleans continue to take on national dimensions. One of the latest projects targeted Bayou Metairie in City Park and included 200 volunteers. Although most were local, some came from as far away as Boston. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Soybean Damage from Storms</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 21:23:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Only a small percentage of the state’s soybean crop was harvested prior to Hurricane Gustav, and damage to the crop so far is estimated at more than $115 million or nearly 28 percent of this year’s anticipated value. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>TMerrill@agcenter.lsu.edu (Thomas A. Merrill)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Children in the Middle Series: Active Listening</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2005 19:44:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Active listening means paying careful attention to what others are saying. Follow these steps to improve active listening skills. (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>DSasser@agcenter.lsu.edu (Diane Sasser)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Maintenance and Inspection Guidelines to Protect Your Home from Termites</title>
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      <dc:creator>DRing@agcenter.lsu.edu (Dennis R. Ring)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Ladder Safety</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2005 17:38:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Tips on portable ladder safety including general guidelines for step and extension ladders. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>DBankston@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Joseph D. Bankston)</dc:creator>
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      <title>It Pays to Maintain Your A/C</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2005 02:01:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Maintaining your air conditioner can save up to 30 percent on operating costs, protect it from early failure, prevent mold from developing in the system, and help it perform at its best. Follow these tips to save money and protect your health. They'll also keep you cool and comfortable this summer. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Insulating Raised Floors in Hot, Humid Climates</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 20:09:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This summary of a study of the subfloor moisture levels of south Louisiana, raised-foundation homes with six different insulation systems includes the resulting recommendations – all intended to help homeowners, builders, architects, insulation contractors, home inspectors and others balance energy efficiency, comfort and durability issues. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Insulating Raised Floors in Hot, Humid Climates</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 20:09:33 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Post-Disaster Home Repairs</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:41:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[In the wake of a disaster, home rebuilding or repair is crucial for putting a family's life back in order. Selecting a competent contractor is important to the recovery process. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>JTucker@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jeanette A. Tucker)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Gifts And In-kind Donations To LaHouse</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2005 17:56:38 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>SScallan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sandra Scallan)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Wind-resistant Roofs and Attatchments</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:14:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Proper construction techniques help to keep your roof where it belongs in a storm... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Don't Overdo Strenuous Activity in Hot, Humid Weather</title>
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      <title>Don't Overdo Strenuous Activity in Hot, Humid Weather</title>
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      <title>Home Inspection Checklist</title>
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      <title>Who Needs Insurance?</title>
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      <title>Debris Disposal</title>
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      <title>Hire Licensed Professional Arborists to Remove Storm-Damaged Trees</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 23:52:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Use this checklist to explore and select features and components of an eco-friendly house in Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>SPicou@agcenter.lsu.edu (Stephen Picou)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Repair or Tear Down? Rebuild Here or Somewhere Else?</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[“Should I repair or should I teardown?” “Should I rebuild here or should I rebuild somewhere else?”There are so many factors that play a part in answering these questions that it must seem overwhelming. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Making Decisions</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Making every day decisions is not always easy. It came be even more difficult to make a decision after a catastrophic event such as a hurricane, tornado, fire, flood windstorm. Some people may believe they don’t have any options. While there are always options, it’s not always easy for some people to decide what to do. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Homeowner's Glossary of Building Terms</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[This page defines some terms used in home construction, repair and maintenance. It is not a comprehensive list but will provide a quick reference for homeowners who are unfamiliar with building terminology. Based on the Housing and Urban Development's 1996 Glossary, but expanded to include terms related to flood and wind resistance, energy, new technologies and architectural terms. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Mobile Homes as an Option</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 13:43:13 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Mobile Homes in Louisiana -- Fact Sheet</title>
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      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Rebuilding Homes Provides Opportunities for Termite Protection</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2007 16:21:53 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>GRHenderson@agcenter.lsu.edu (Gregg Henderson)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Factory-built Homes: New Orleans and the Surrounding Area</title>
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      <title>Modular Homes: Faster and More Energy Efficient</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2007 20:35:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[For those who need fast, affordable and reliable solutions for their housing problems, modular homes might be the best solution. In contrast to what many people think, modular homes are quite different than manufactured or trailer homes. In fact, they are very similar to site-built homes. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Different Kinds of Factory-Built Homes</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:06:33 GMT</pubDate>
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      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/getting+started/build+rebuild+restore/building+new+home/site+built+factory+built/"><![CDATA[Site-built or Factory-built]]></category>
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      <title>Finding out about Places You May Want to Live</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2007 00:15:27 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>ETomlinson@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth Tomlinson)</dc:creator>
      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/getting+started/build+rebuild+restore/building+new+home/building+new+site/"><![CDATA[Building at a New Site]]></category>
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      <title>Site-Built or Factory-Built</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2007 13:00:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Portal page for information about the advantages and disadvantages of site-built vs factory built homes or home components. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Can I Reuse My Concrete Slab?</title>
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      <dc:creator>web@agcenter.lsu.edu (LSU AgCenter)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Ready for Rain: Introduction to Floodproofing</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 02:52:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Introductory segment from the LSU AgCenter "Ready for Rain" video with overview of flood damage reduction techniques. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Checklist for Healthy Indoor Air Quality</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 23:44:38 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>DScimeca@agcenter.lsu.edu (Diane Scimeca)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Checklist for Hazard Resistance</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 23:34:54 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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      <title>The Safer, Stronger, Smarter Louisiana House - Hurricane Edition</title>
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      <title>Air Sealing</title>
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      <title>Garage</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jan 2007 23:44:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Garages are great places for vehicular, seasonal, and recreational equipment. A well-organized garage space allows for extra storage capabilities. There are several great ways to fill your garage with ample storage while still maintaining room for vehicles, bikes, barbecue grills, and other large equipment if necessary. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Bed &amp; Bath</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jan 2007 23:36:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Well-designed bedrooms and bathrooms help lead to happier and more positive attitudes. They are the usually the first and last places you visit in your day and should be designed to be relaxing and comfortable. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Kitchen Planning Score Sheet</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 16:06:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Use this score sheet to rate the efficiency of your kitchen – as it is now and with any planned modifications. It will help you design a more convenient and functional kitchen. Compare your “before” and “after” scores with the rating at the end of this fact sheet. (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[A majority of home-buying and building decisions are made people are in the prime of life and health. Often, primary considerations are safety for children, budget, color, floor plan, neighborhood and school districts. In a society where people live longer and where many medical conditions are treatable, planning for future lifestyles and physical limitations can be very important. This article gives some suggestions on how to design for future accessibility. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>How Do Siting and Design Decisions Affect the Owner's Costs?</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A variety of costs -- not just the construction cost -- should be considered when planning a coastal home. Owners should be aware of these costs and consider how siting and design decisions will affect these costs. This information is part of FEMA's Home Builder's Guide to Coastal Construction Technical Fact Sheet Series (FEMA 499). - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Repairs, Remodeling, Additions and Retrofitting</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has requirements for repairs, remodeling and additions. This fact sheet provides recommendations for exceeding those minimum requirements and it lists opportunities for retrofitting in coastal flood hazard areas. SOURCE: Home Builder's Guide to Coastal Construction FEMA 499: Technical Fact Sheet 30. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Lowest Floor Elevation</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[In inland areas, experience has shown that floods damage areas of buildings not elevated above the flood level and destroy contents of those areas. In coastal areas, wave action causes even more damage, often destroying enclosed building areas below the flood level (and any building areas above the flood level that depend on the lower area for structural support). Source: Home Builder's Guide to Coastal Construction Technical Fact Sheet Series: Fact Sheet 4. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Coastal Building Materials</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The durability of a coastal home relies on the types of materials used to construct it. Materials and construction methods should be resistant to flood and wind damage, driving rain, corrosion, moisture and decay. SOURCE: Home Builder's Guide to Coastal Construction FEMA 499: Technical Fact Sheet 8. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Selecting a Lot and Siting the Building</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2007 18:43:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Many factors affect and limit a home builder's or owner's ability to site coastal residential buildings. Building failures are often the result of poor siting. SOURCE: Home Builder's Guide to Coastal Construction FEMA 499: Technical Fact Sheet 7. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Universal Design - Building for Accessibility</title>
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      <title>Foam Insulation - ICC-ES Evaluation Reports</title>
      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Design/Remodeling+Renovation/Improving+Energy+Efficiency/FoamInsulationICCESEvaluationReports.htm</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:09:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[As foam insulation becomes more popular, more an more products are making their way to the market. Often, the proper use of a foam insulation product is very specific, and spelled out in the building code. This page provides links to ICC-ES Evaluation Reports for several foam insulation products. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>AOlagues@agcenter.lsu.edu (Andre Olagues)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Guide to Energy Efficiency Improvement Resources</title>
      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Design/Remodeling+Renovation/Improving+Energy+Efficiency/Guide-to-Energy-Efficiency-Improvement-Resources.htm</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:48:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Energy efficiency can be improved by upgrading several systems on the home. There are a variety of incentive programs. This page provides links to building information and incentives for each of the home systems. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>SPicou@agcenter.lsu.edu (Stephen Picou)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Accessible Laundry Rooms</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:41:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[An accessible home incorporates adaptation and accommodation preparations and installations in living and work areas that can make a dwelling safe and functional to the residents for a lifetime. Making a home more accessible for life is a good investment on every level. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Safe, Accessible Bathrooms</title>
      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/home/design_construction/Design/Planning+Interior+Spaces/Accessible+Design/Safe+Accessible+Bathrooms.htm</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[It is no secret that the bathroom is the site of many home accidents. Many people take measures to reduce the possibility of injuries—most notable by reducing “slipperiness” with higher friction mats, coatings and by attaching “safety tread” type materials. This is a good start, but, it is only the beginning. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Accessible Kitchens</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A kitchen is often thought of as the “heart of the home.” For generations, families and friends have gathered in the kitchen to make and break bread and to engage in a wide range of social activities. Today, we live longer than our predecessors did and as a result, are less likely to be as dexterous as we once were and significantly less mobile. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Staying Home Longer</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Gerald Brennan was 84 years old when he observed, “Old age takes away from us what we have inherited and gives us what we have earned.”  He was referring to those physical capacities we are born with, but, if some of the things we have earned over time such as our unique identities and our homes, then circumstances and old age may well take those away from us also. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Choosing trees for hurricane resistance</title>
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      <title>Protecting New Buildings from Future Flood Damage</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Dec 2006 00:10:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[New homes in flood prone areas are protected from flood damage by building living space above expected flood levels. Learn more about elevated foundations and development regulations. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Position Your House for Solar Efficiency</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2007 14:56:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Knowing how the sun moves over your particular site will enable you to design more energy efficient and livable spaces. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Advanced Wiring</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2007 00:45:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Structured wiring, upgradeable packages and accessible installations can make a home adaptable to advances in telecommunications and automation without major renovation. Special baseboard and crown moldings designed to route cabling behind it are available. Plan ahead! - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Design for a Lifetime</title>
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      <title>Kitchen Design and Space Guidelines</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2007 05:37:02 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Family-friendly, Functional and Adaptable Floor Plan</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2007 01:01:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Plan your home with dual purpose rooms and ample storage, room to maneuver, designed to grow with your family. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Functional, Accessible and Adaptable</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2007 18:27:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A functional, accessible and adaptable home will give you and your family room to breathe, room to work, room to play and the potential to expand. It will have adaptable spaces and systems for your changing needs, including advanced wiring so you can take advantage of today's technologies. If you employ universal design techniques, your home will be more visitable - perhaps fully accessible - by family and friends who have impaired mobility. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Integrated Pest Management of Termites in the Landscape</title>
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      <title>Supertermites</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Formosan subterranean termites are more aggressive and cause more damage than native subterranean termite species because of special biological attributes. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>GRHenderson@agcenter.lsu.edu (Gregg Henderson)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Helpful Building/Rebuilding Tips for Future Integrated Pest Management</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2007 22:20:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Adjusting certain elements of architecture, construction and landscaping can help in Integrated Pest Management. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>DRing@agcenter.lsu.edu (Dennis R. Ring)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Decay and Termite Damage</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:28:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Many homeowners who own a property built of wood have had problems with wood-destroying organisms. In United States, termites, and decay fungus cause more than $2 billion in damage to buildings every single year. In order to protect their home from these organisms, homeowners need to know what to look for, how to treat problems that arise, and how to keep their homes free of decay and termites. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Termite Resistance Checklist</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2007 16:46:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Here is a checklist you can use to take steps to make your home termite-resistant. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Checklist for Energy Efficiency</title>
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      <dc:creator>AOlagues@agcenter.lsu.edu (Andre Olagues)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Determining Structural Damage and Preparing for Repairs After a Storm</title>
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      <dc:creator>web@agcenter.lsu.edu (LSU AgCenter)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Hiring a Mold Remediation Contractor</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Hiring a qualified contractor for mold remediation is not required, but is generally safer and more effective than a “do-it-yourself” approach. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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      <title>What Home Builders, Homeowners and Real Estate Agents Think About Mold</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 16:27:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Although it is uncommon in most homes, toxic mold, also known as black mold, has become a major issue for some home builders and homeowners in the United States. The effects have run the gamut from disposal to litigation. An understanding of the mold issue from these points of view can aid private companies, public policy makers and extension professionals in developing and disseminating unbiased, useful information to these and other groups. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RVlosky@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard P. Vlosky)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Are you ready for a hurricane?</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2006 16:29:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Hurricane season is right around the corner, officially starting on June 1. Are you ready? - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Special Issues with Older Homes</title>
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      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Changing Space</title>
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      <title>The Construction Process</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2007 03:13:13 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Passing Building Code Inspections</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Portal page for information about managing a construction project so building officials can and do inspect the work at appropriate times and with successful outcomes. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Landscape Design</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2007 14:27:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This section of the web provides information about designing the landscape to serve the needs of the homeowner, whether for children playing or moments of quiet reflection. Information also relates to landscape designs based on maintenance requirements and needs for shade or shielding from the wind. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Healthy and Eco-Friendly</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2007 17:59:19 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Coastal Construction Course for Design Professional</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:00:38 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Waiver of the Two-Year Time Limit for Increased Cost of Compliance Coverage</title>
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      <title>Flood Insurance Protects Your Assets</title>
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      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Integrated Pest Management</title>
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      <title>Safer, Stronger, Smarter</title>
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      <title>The History of the Raised-floor House in Louisiana</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[This article traces the origins of raised floor home construction back to its vernacular form and questions why we do not build this way anymore.  It shows the architectural diffusion of this building style and then introduces the ranch, or slab on grade, house.  The article explains why a shift in building practices was made in Louisiana, the pit-falls of having made such a change, and gives recommendations for the future. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Preventing Flood Damage - Existing Home</title>
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      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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      <title>How does the fact that Louisiana floods affect you?</title>
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      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Cleaning Carpets and Floors After a Storm or Flood</title>
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      <dc:creator>CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Recovery &amp; Assistance</title>
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      <title>Making Preliminary Repairs</title>
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      <title>Safety at the Flood Site</title>
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      <title>Stop Floodwater in the Yard</title>
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      <title>Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill</title>
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      <title>Disaster Recovery: What You Need To Know About Your Rights As A Tenant</title>
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      <title>Disaster Recovery: Filing Insurance Claims</title>
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      <title>LaHouse Home &amp; Landscape Resource Center:  Flood, Wind and Water Resistance Features Used in Building LaHouse</title>
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      <title>Installing a Backflow Valve</title>
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      <title>Teen Lingo</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2005 15:09:18 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fluids Important To Everyone, Especially Seniors, In Hot Weather</title>
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      <title>Wind Hazard Zones for Louisiana</title>
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      <title>Disaster Recovery: Beware of Frauds and Scams</title>
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      <title>Books for Young Children</title>
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      <title>LSU AgCenter Experts Teach Chainsaw Safety</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Louisiana residents can learn how to operate chainsaws more safely through workshops offered by the LSU AgCenter. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>HDozier@agcenter.lsu.edu (Hallie Dozier)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Marsh Maneuvers Participants See Devastation Along Coast</title>
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      <title>Global Green's Holy Cross Project in the Lower 9th</title>
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