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      <title>Checklist for Energy Efficiency</title>
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      <title>What to do When Your Air Conditioner Goes Out</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Replacing an air conditioning unit can be a daunting experience for some people. But, for those who know what to do, this task can be a chance to upgrade the existing unit and install more modern equipment that will prove worthwhile in both comfort and cost. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[An energy-efficient home lets you control the indoor climate and how much you'll pay for it. It is not only more comfortable, but also protects you from being at the mercy of unstable future energy costs. In many cases, you'll be able to save enough on downsizing your heating and cooling system to pay for the higher-efficiency products and features you need for an energy-efficient home. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Taming the Beast: Air Conditioning and Heating Equipment -- the Beast that Represents 50% to 60% of Your Utility Bill</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[In today’s world of comfort, almost all homes are equipped with an air conditioning (A/C) and heating system. Of all the systems in a home, this is the one that uses the largest amount of energy. Installing the correct system for your home is important. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Home Exhibits Energy-Saving Techniques</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[With rising energy costs, energy efficiency is now on the minds of many homeowners.  Homeowners and potential homeowners can see examples of simple methods, as well as high-end methods of reducing the energy consumption of a home by visiting LaHouse, the LSU AgCenter's demonstration home. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Home Adjustments Can Save Energy and Money</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Energy prices are volatile. Consumers can take control of their energy bills by make adjustments to their homes for the winter. One way to save energy is by curbing air leakage inside the home. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Landscaping for Energy Savings</title>
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      <title>Design House to Minimize Solar Heat Gain</title>
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      <title>Design for Mild Seasons</title>
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      <title>Design for Passive Solar Winter Benefits</title>
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      <title>Your Home and the Sun</title>
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      <title>HVAC - Efficient Cooling and Heating</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:25:52 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Termite Resistance</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Use multiple methods to make your home resistant to damage from termites, especially Formosan subterranean termites, and other wood-destroying insects. Since basic controls and most state approved stand-alone treatments are not fool-proof, it’s wise to invest in a second line of defense or even a totally termite-resistant structure. Click here to find out how to make your home resistant to termites. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Flood, Wind and Water</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 06 Jan 2007 19:13:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Louisiana homes are susceptible to damage from floods (rising water, including storm surge), wind (hurricanes, tornadoes and other strong winds) and water (heavy rains infiltrating the building. These hazards and coping with them, are explained more fully in this section. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Flood Hazards in Louisiana</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Dec 2006 12:58:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Louisiana floods - from excess rain and poor drainage; from overflow of rivers, streams and bayous; from drainage channels backing-up; from storm surge; from levee failures. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Integrated Pest Management of Termites in the Landscape</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Landscapers have not been greatly affected by subterranean termites, but they are increasingly challenged by the Formosan subterranean termite. The actions of landscapers impact the risks of subterranean termites. Landscapers should educate themselves on this and other subterranean termites and alter their practices to reduce the risk of subterranean termites entering structures and to slow the spread of the Formosan subterranean termite. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Helpful Building/Rebuilding Tips for Future Integrated Pest Management</title>
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      <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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      <title>Decay and Termite Damage</title>
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      <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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      <title>Formosan Subterranean Termite Control &amp; Prevention After Hurricanes and Flooding</title>
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      <title>Checklist for Decay Resistance</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 18:19:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Use this checklist to explore and select features and components of a sustainable house in Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Decay Resistance</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Architectural details should shed rainwater away from the foundations, doors, windows and walls of your home.  This article contains important information regarding moisture control on roof leak reduction and leads to information on hot-humid and mixed-humid climate wall assemblies, water-managed foundations, air & humidity control, plumbing, long-lasting materials & equipment, and product warranties. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Long-lasting Materials and Warranties</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Over the life of a product, more-durable and longer-lasting options are generally better investments. These options are also better environmentally because they reduce both solid waste and resource waste. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Use Drainage Plane to Deflect Water</title>
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      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Design for Flood Damage Reduction</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Homeowners can design their homes to be built so as to minimize damages caused by flooding. Learning as much information as possible before starting the building process is important. This article gives information on Flood Insurance Rate Maps, the National Flood Insurance Program, base flood elevations, and more. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Flood Insurance Protects Your Assets</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[With few exceptions, if you live in Louisiana you should have flood insurance. Flood damage is not covered under your homeowner's insurance policy. A flood without insurance is a terrible financial setback. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Hurricane and Tornado Resistance</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Preventing wind damage involves strengthening areas where things could come apart. The walls, roof and foundation must be strong, and the attachments between them must be strong and secure. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Understanding Your Flood Risk</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Our predecessors in Louisiana, the Indians and the early Europeans, avoided floods by vacating the floodplains during flood season or by building their homes on the higher ground and, even then, on piers. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Living with the Risk</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2007 02:25:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Flooding directly affects thousands of Louisiana citizens living in and near flood hazard areas. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Wind-resistant Roof Design</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Hip roofs (four-sided roof design) are more aerodynamic and inherently more resistant to uplift forces of high wind than gable end and other roof designs. If your home has a gable roof (two-sided pitched roof), the end wall takes a beating during a hurricane and typical framing methods create a vulnerable “hinge” line at the joint between levels. If not properly braced, it can collapse. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Flood Protection - Additional Features</title>
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      <title>Are You Ready for Rain?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2005 21:10:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[In Louisiana, waters rise - from rain and tidal surge. It can happen anytime, anywhere, to anybody. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Coastal Building Materials</title>
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      <title>What's Your Flood Risk?</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Find out your relative flood risk today. Simply enter your property information and FEMA will show you the relative flood risk to your property. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>V-Zone Design and Construction Certificate</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[There is no single V-zone certificate used on a nationwide basis. Local communities and/or states have developed their own certification procedures and documents. This fact sheet contains information that explains the certification requirements for structural design and construction in V zones. SOURCE: FEMA 499 Home Builder's Guide to Coastal Construction Technical Fact Sheet Series Technical Fact Sheet 5. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Build Safer Stronger Smarter:  Elevating an Existing Home</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:41:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If you live in Louisiana, your primary objective in raising a home is likely to be flood avoidance, even if you’re not in an identified flood hazard area. Elevation is the most effective on-site method of reducing future flood damage. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Build Safer, Stronger, Smarter: Add Strength and Water Resistance When Reparing Your Walls</title>
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      <title>Waiver of the Two-Year Time Limit for Increased Cost of Compliance Coverage</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) provides Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC)coverage to pay up to $30,000 for the cost of compliance with State or local floodplain managementlaws or ordinances (II1.D of the Standard Flood Insurance Policy (SFIP)). In the event the requiredmitigation measures are not completed within two years from the date of the state's or community'sdeclaration of substantial damage and order that mitigation measures be taken, the ICC claim cannotbe paid a - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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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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