Homeowner Tips

SEASONAL HOME MAINTENANCE GUIDE

Louisiana homeowners have a lot to prepare for from potential hurricanes and tropical storms, to termite swarms, to the occasional South Louisiana hard freeze, on top of regular home maintenance. We have compiled a list of seasonal home maintenance items to keep your home in top shape and prepared year round.

TIPS FOR HURRICANE PREPARATION

Assure you are prepared for hurricane and tropical storm season by reading our tips from things to take care of before the storm hits to supplies to have on hand. Also view the Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland and Security and Emergency Preparedness guide.

TERMITE SWARMS IN THE GREATER BATON ROUGE AREA

Should I panic if I see termites swarming around my home in Baton Rouge, Prairieville, Denham Springs, Geismar, Gonzales, or the surrounding areas? We answer some of the frequently asked questions about termite swarms that generally occur in the early summer in South Louisiana.

» Read about Termite Swarms in the Greater Baton Rouge Area

PREPARING FOR A SOUTH LOUISIANA FREEZE

How do I keep my pipes from freezing? We identify several tips that will help prevent you having to spend money repairing extensive home damage that can be caused from a South Louisiana freeze. 

» Read How to "Winterize" Your Louisiana Home

UTILITY CONTACTS FOR GREATER BATON ROUGE AREA

Need to figure out who to call for switching utilities or getting outage information in East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension, or Livingston Parish? We have a list of gas, energy/electric, water, trash, sewer, phone, and internet companies and their contact information for our area.

» View our Utility Company Database