The short answer Many New Orleans homes do fine with 5-inch K-style gutters. Larger and steeper roofs often need 6-inch gutters, which carry a lot more water before they spill. A 3×4 downspout has about twice the opening of a 2×3, and a second downspout can fix overflow without changing
Where downspout water should go on a New Orleans lot, how far to extend it, and what changes on raised and slab homes.
Solid Patio Cover Lattice Patio Cover Solid vs Lattice Patio Covers: Which Is Right for Your Louisiana or Florida Backyard? An honest comparison of shade, rain protection, and wind engineering for both styles — plus what actually works in Louisiana’s near-daily summer storms and Destin’s salt air. Solid vs lattice
Vinyl / Wood: Traditional Siding Fiber Cement: HardiePlank What Is HardiePlank Siding? A Complete Homeowner Guide What is HardiePlank siding, and is it worth the higher upfront cost compared to vinyl? A complete breakdown of what it’s made of, why it’s engineered for the Gulf South, and what it actually
Concrete: $6–$15/sq ft Pavers: $10–$30/sq ft Concrete Driveway vs. Pavers: Pros, Cons, Durability and Cost Factors Cost, durability, and maintenance compared — plus what New Orleans clay soil and Destin’s coastal conditions mean for your choice. Choosing between a concrete driveway and pavers comes down to a handful of real
Roofing / New Orleans & Destin Signs You Need a Roof Repair vs. Full Replacement The exact signs to check from the ground, the attic, and inside your house — plus the cost math that settles repair vs. replacement for good. 30% – 35% (approximately) The rough threshold where repair
Stamped Concrete: $8–$18/sq ft Decorative Concrete: $4–$12/sq ft Stamped vs Decorative Concrete Patios: Is It Worth the Investment? Cost, patterns, and maintenance compared — plus what New Orleans humidity and Destin salt air mean for your backyard. A stamped concrete patio can look like natural stone, brick, or weathered wood
Sheetrock / Drywall Drywall Water Damage After a Storm: Should You Repair It or Remove It Completely? The water-category system, the timing window, and the New Orleans- and Gulf Coast-specific factors that decide whether storm-damaged drywall gets dried and patched or has to come out. 24–48 HRS The window that
Crack Repair: $250–$1,500 Pier Underpinning: $5,000–$15,000+ Concrete Foundation Repair: Signs of Foundation Problems What to watch for inside and outside your home, what causes it in New Orleans, and how professional repair actually works. A crack in a wall or a door that won’t quite close can mean nothing, or
Sheetrock / Drywall What Is Sheetrock (Drywall) Texturing? Styles and When to Use Them Every major drywall texture type, from orange peel and knockdown to Venetian plaster and smooth Level 5 — plus the humidity, storm-repair, and historic-plaster factors most guides never mention. What is drywall texturing? It’s the process
