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Plaquemine residents question utility bills topping $1,000
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (418+ words) PLAQUEMINE, La. (WAFB) - A Plaquemine woman says her electricity bill topped $1,000 last month, nearly triple what she paid the month before, and she wants answers from the city that controls her utilities. Tonya Grant said her bill for the most…...
How to clean up air inside your home
3+ week, 1+ day ago (42+ words) How to clean up air inside your home'WAFB How to clean up air inside your home Ashes distributed in Baton Rouge on Ash Wednesday Ashes distributed at churches as season of Lent begins Churches distributing ashes in Baton Rouge on…...
Man turns broken skateboards into custom furniture
3+ week, 4+ day ago (577+ words) LAFAYETTE, La. (WAFB) - Daniel Barousse transforms broken skateboards into custom furniture from a small workshop in his parents" backyard, but his unconventional journey to woodworking began with a 1,000-mile bike ride. The Louisiana craftsman cuts straight edges from discarded skateboards,…...
Home security cameras may store data even when offline, experts warn
1+ mon, 1+ min ago (453+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The FBI's ability to access video from reportedly inactive Google Nest cameras during a missing person investigation has raised new questions about how much data home security companies retain. The case involves the disappearance of Nancy…...
Here is when pipes actually freeze
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (228+ words) NEW ORLEANS (WVUE/Gray News) - Pipe-freezing weather can be confusing for homeowners who often hear mixed messages about when to run water and when not to. It can be especially confusing when weather experts tell residents not to run water…...
Louisiana insurance leaders push fortified roofs at annual conference
7+ mon, 5+ day ago (242+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The annual Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) conference, held against the backdrop of Hurricane Katrina's 20th anniversary, brought together industry leaders, regulators, and lawmakers. The focus was on fortifying roofs to withstand hurricane-force winds, a measure that could…...
No Guarantee: Homeowners’ reliance on home warranties may end in broken expectations
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (1607+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (InvestigateTV) " When Michael Austin purchased his home, it came with what he viewed as a security blanket " a home warranty. Home warranties often are popular incentives for homebuyers because they are marketed as protection for when major…...
Parade of Homes returns
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (146+ words) (WAFB) - The excitement of a new house, discovering new modern trends and styles, and all the inspiration to find your dream home'that is what is waiting for you at this year's Parade of Homes. BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The excitement…...