Home Builders Association of North East Louisiana

March h 4th h & 5th, , 2023 3 at t the e Monroe e Civic c Center r

For r over r 40 0 years, , the e Home e Builders s Association n of f Northeast t Louisiana a has s presented d the e Home e Show, , which h has s grown n into o one e of f the e largest t events s in n our r area. .

The Northeast Louisiana Home Show brings together homebuilders, remodelers, draftsman & designers, home lenders, and virtually any service or product related to the home under one roof.

A short list of exhibitors includes kitchen and bath remodeling, electronics, the latest home technology, heating and air, sound systems, and financial & insurance services

Enthusiastic visitors will also find specialists in windows, doors, flooring, insulation, painting, patio construction, landscaping and other vendors who are on hand to offer advice and showcase new products for 2023.

The Northeast Louisiana Home Show offers the potential home buyer or remodeling client the opportunity to meet with scores of vendors conveniently under one roof, and have dialogue about their individual needs. We e want t this s to o be e not t just t another r show, , but t an n event t for r the e entire e family!

For r information n about t exhibiting g or r visiting g at t the e Annual l Home e Show, , call l the e HBA A at t 318-387-6795, , or r inquire e by y email l at t info@hbanela.com. .

This Resource Guide & Membership Directory is an official annual publication of the Home Builders Association of Northeast Louisiana, Inc.

Executive Officer—Paul Stephenson Administrative Assistant—Patti Ford

Contact Us: Home Builders Association of Northeast Louisiana, Inc. 3105 Desoto Street, Monroe, LA 71201

Phone: (318) 387-6795 Fax: (318) 325-0306 info@hbanela.com www.hbanela.com

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Officers & Directors 2023

President ........................ Shirley Sanders

President-Elect ................ Charlie Paris

Treasurer ....................... Josh Taylor

Secretary ....................... Lily Mann

Associate Vice President ... Ginger Holton

Immediate Past President .. Danny Fontenot

Board Members

Roy Allen

Max Bacon

Jamie Freeman

Don Gonnillini

Gary McCann

Jon McCarty

Justin Richardson

Anne Sanders

Mindy Scott

Bryan Stephenson Wes Tichenor Matt Towns

Life Directors

(Having served at least 10 consecutive years on Board)

Brian Allen

Penni Aulds

Conrad Blanchard

Coby Cooper

Vicki Fletcher

Julia Fury

Foy Gadberry

Harry Hawthorne

Alex Hayward

Charles Hogan

Jonathan Hill

Larry Hott

Gretchen Kovac

Johnny Reeves

Robert Riddle

Donna Stephenson

While we strive to provide accurate and timely information, there may be inadvertent technical/factual inaccuracies or typographical errors, as well as changes to our membership roster. For the most up-to-date membership listing, please refer to our website at www.hbanela.com.

Preparing to Buy a New Home? Where to Begin?........ 6 Top Home Technology Features Home Builders Want . 7 Tips (and Tails) for a First-Time Home Buyer ............. 8 Common Mistakes When Planning to Build ............... 10 Thinking of Building Your Own Home ...................... 12 When Is A Contractor’s License Required .................. 14 Home Buyer’s Dictionary ........................................ 16 Closing on Your Home ........................................... 18 Checklist for Hiring a Builder or Remodeler ............... 20 Remodel or Relocate? 8 Critical Questions ................ 21 Thinking About Remodeling? Start Here ................... 22 How to Live with Your Remodeling Project ................ 24 A Message From the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors ........................................................... 25 Routine Home Maintenance .................................... 26 Member Directory by Company ............................... 30 Member Directory by Category ................................ 36 Why Join the Home Builders Association of Northeast Louisiana .............................................................. 50 National / Louisiana Home Builders Associations ........ 51 Home Builders Association of Northeast Louisiana Events ........................................................................... 52

Index of Advertisers & Categories ............................ 53

About HBA of NELA

The Home Builders Association of Northeast Louisiana (HBA of NELA) is a not for profit (501C 6) trade organization covering a 13 parish area, focusing on Ouachita Parish and its surrounding communities. We have become a powerful voice in legislative affairs both locally and statewide. Members include builders, developers, remodelers, manufacturers, suppliers, engineers, attorneys… practically any profession relating to the housing industry.

Home Builders Association of Northeast Louisiana has nearly 400 members, representing a wide range of large and small businesses related to the residential construction industry.

Through joint efforts, HBA of NELA provides aid and contributions to worthy causes in the community, such as Habitat for Humanity, St. Jude Dream Home, and assisted flood recovery efforts through Operation BBQ Relief, Samaritan's Purse, First West Thrift, Two Penny Missions, & Radical Outreach.

The association also provides annual scholarships to deserving students in the University of Louisiana Monroe School of Construction. School of Construction majors are members of a student chapter and are eligible to participate in all of the HBA of NELA activities.

You can become a part of the organization whose motto is “ “Building a Better Community”. Access the valuable resources available to your company, while improving the community in which you live and work.

Preparing to Buy a New Home? Where to Begin?

This is the year you’re going to purchase a new home. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a move-up buyer, the sooner you start preparing, the better. By following these simple tips, you’ll feel confident and ready to get out there and find the perfect home for you.

Prioritize Your Must-Haves

If you’re a first-time home buyer, it’s crucial to sit down and think through what your needs and wants really are, particularly regarding size, location, and amenities. Even seasoned home owners will find that setting aside the time to write down what you need in a new home will save you a ton of time in the long run.

Instead of sorting through listing after listing, you can narrow it down significantly by knowing what your must-haves are. It’s equally important to be smart about prioritizing your list and keeping an open mind, especially when it comes to the smaller stuff. Most home-buyers will have to compromise on at least a couple items to find a house that fits into a realistic budget.

Check Your Credit Score

Credit requirements have become more and more strict in recent years, making it challenging for some buyers to find home loans. Having a favorable credit score can make a huge difference in getting approved for a loan. Even if you think nothing has changed on your credit report, it’s smart to check anyway.

Make sure you’re not being unfairly penalized for old debts, which can sometimes linger on credit reports. Borrowers with scores in the low 600s and even high 500s can still find lenders

who will qualify them, but ideally you should strive for scores in the mid-to upper-700s to land the best rate. Also, refrain from opening any new credit cards in the months leading up to your purchase. This can be particularly tempting around the holidays, but it could hurt your chances of getting a mortgage considerably.

Set a Realistic Budget

Don’t let your maximum loan approval amount dictate what your home-buying budget should be. You are the best and only judge of what you can safely, realistically afford. Many experts advise that your total monthly home expenses should not exceed more than one-third of your gross monthly income. Don’t forget to determine how much you’ll need in order to cover any loan fees and closing costs and include that in your final budget.

Sell Your Current Home

If buying a new home is contingent on selling your current one, it’s a good idea to start by reaching out and consulting with your realtor. You probably want to sell your home quickly, but keep in mind that if you want to get the best price possible, it’s critical to wait and put it on the market at just the right time.

In the meantime, you can work on any maintenance issues your home may have and make a plan for when, how, and if each one will be addressed. You might be surprised by how much even minor fixes can change how a potential buyer sees your home. Ask your realtor if investing in any upgrades to your current home would result in a favorable return when it comes time to sell, and get to work.

Top Home Technology Features Home Buyers Want

Technology is integrated in nearly every aspect of our lives. Digital tools and devices can help people stay connected, be more efficient, and increase productivity. There is also a growing interest among home owners to incorporate technology into their homes. A National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) nationwide survey asked recent and prospective home buyers what specific technology features buyers would like to have in their homes.

Home Security

Technology designed to keep homes safe was the top choice for home buyers. Of the home technology features asked about in the NAHB survey, nearly half of home buyers (46 percent) would like security cameras, followed by a video doorbell (45 percent) and 40 percent say a wireless home security system.

Wireless doorbells are gaining in popularity because they are easy to use and install. Some digital doorbells have numerous types of ringing sounds, Wi-Fi capabilities and a nightlight feature to easily spot your front door. As technology capabilities have improved, wireless home security systems have simple installation guides with self-monitoring capabilities or low monthly security subscription plans.

Temperature and Lighting Technology features that increase home comfort while possibly lowering utility bills also topped the list of most-wanted features. Nearly half (44 percent) of home buyers would like to have a programmable thermostat, more than a third (39

percent) say they want a lighting control system and a multizone HVAC system (36 percent). The survey found generational differences when it came to temperature control. Half of seniors (buyers born in 1945 or earlier) would like to have a multi-zone HVAC system, compared to less than a third (28 percent) of millennials (born in 1980 or later).

Automated heating and cooling systems help maintain an energy-efficient temperature when home owners are away and can switch to a more comfortable temperature when they arrive home. Automated dimmers, timers and smart bulbs can lower electricity bills and increase the life expectancy of light bulbs.

Voice Command Devices

The survey asked home buyers about the level of importance of voice command capabilities in home technology. Voice commands received an average importance rating of 3.0 – a neutral middle point. The results show that desire for voice control over technologies decreases with age. A third of (30 percent) of home buyers under the age of 45 think voice commands are very important compared to only 19 percent among those 45 to 54, 12 percent among those 55 to 64, and only eight percent among those 65 or older.

For more information about the latest technology trends to enhance your home, contact the Home Builders Association of Northeast Louisiana at 318-387-6795 or www.hbanela.com

Tips (and Tales) for a First-Time Home Buyer

For many people, buying a first home is a rite of passage and ownership in part of the American dream. And while many exciting hours are spent planning interior color schemes, choosing new furniture and dreaming of moving day, many first-time buyers spend equal amounts of time fretting and fearing the home buying process. Let’s face it, if you’ve never purchased a home before, the prospect can seem downright intimidating. There are many decisions to make—legal, financial and emotional, just to name a few. Luckily, there are steps you can take to ensure an enjoyable experience.

Examples of wants include wood floors, skylights, paint color and specific brands of appliances.

Talking with those who have recently been through the process, attending home buying seminars, visiting a local realtor for information (this should not be a meeting that ends in agreement for representation) or talking with a builder sales agent at a new community are all good ways to do your research. Remember, home buying processes where you live may work differently than in other states, so avoid relying solely on an out-of-state relative’s advice.

Focus on Your Financials

consolidation. It took several hours to straighten that up for the lender.”

There are four crucial financial elements to be aware of when buying a home: mortgage pre-approval, down payment, mortgage options and closing costs. Investigate the costs for each of these elements and make sure to always get comparison offers from lenders.

Do Your Research

Information is essential. Being an educated consumer puts you on the best track when you do start searching for a home. For example, many first-timers think that it’s cheaper to rent than to buy or that you have to be a permanent resident of the United States to buy a home. In reality, you only need a work permit to be a homeowner and, in some cases, the down payment for a new home can be the same as the starter costs for renting.

Not only do first-time buyers need to be informed about the home buying process and requirements, it is crucial to audit needs and wants as well before beginning the process. Determine parameters ahead of time and make sure you know the difference between what you need in a home and what you want. Many first-timers misinterpret a want as a need and as a result dismiss homes that perfectly fit their needs during their search. Examples of needs include square footage, number of bedrooms, garages, adaptation for the handicapped or school proximity.

One of the first things a first-time buyer should do before beginning the process is to get a good financial picture in order. Developing a home buying budget will save you surprises later in the process. New home sales and marketing professionals are excellent resources for getting home finance information. Their job is to educate consumers about home purchasing and finance options. Lenders also can help you gain an understanding of how a home is financed. And don’t forget to regularly review your credit reports from the three top credit scoring companies.

“I looked at all the rates and options to figure out what I could afford,” said Ann Michelle Pflueger, a 27-year old Fort Lauderdale, Fla. resident who bought her first home three years ago. “You have to be comfortable with paying a certain amount for a mortgage, but be aware that there also are extraneous costs to remember including insurance, taxes and homeowner’s association dues.”

“I definitely would emphasize reviewing your credit reports before beginning the home buying process,” said Shane Maguire, a 27-year-old first-time homeowner in the Rancho Penasquitos area of San Diego, Calif. “My wife and I have excellent credit but, after consolidating some student loans, there was a mistake on my report due to the length of time it took to process the

Find Good Representation

Having a representative you can trust to help you through the process can make a huge difference to the first-time home buyer. In the world of real estate, it may be easy to think everyone carries more weight than you in the process, especially if it’s your first time. But the truth is that the consumer is the most important person in the process. If you decide not to buy, the entire process stops. So, flex your consumer muscle. Demand good representation, whether it is your builder, your realtor or your mortgage lender. Make sure your questions are answered and that you fully understand each step in the process.

“Our first experience buying a house worked out great,” said Leocadia Conlon, a 31-year old from Alexandria, Va. who bought her first house when she

was 28 and her husband was 29. “One of the main reasons for that was that we had a great realtor who walked us through absolutely everything, was sincere and genuinely wanted to help us.”

Amanda Plueger didn’t have that same experience with her first home and, looking back, would place more emphasis on finding good representation. “The realtor I worked with was not much help at all. Having someone you trust to help you through the process—no matter if it’s from a realtor point of view or a financial one—can really make things easier.”

If you are building a new home, talk with your builder and his or her sales staff about who they have worked with in the past. Word-of-mouth recommendations tend to be the best way to find a great representative, such as an attorney to review your purchase contract.

ard in your area? How much can you expect to pay for closing costs? There are various types of mortgage products out there; how do you know which is the best one for you? There is an abundance of online resources to help you determine the right questions to ask. Remember, don’t be shy. You should always demand a full and complete explanation from any professional working on your behalf.

Keep a Cool Head

With all the details that are involved with buying your first home, simple problems can easily seem like bigger ones when you over-react. Remember to keep a cool head and be patient with the process. Unexpected events can move your closing date or add extra steps. Expect that this can happen going in and you’ll save yourself undue stress. “We were unable to purchase homeowner’s insurance initially because there were hurricanes out in the oceans for weeks,” said Pfleuger. “Even though you have a closing date, there are many factors that may cause that date to get pushed back. It’s important to be flexible, remain calm and remember, it all will get done, just perhaps not on the timeline you initially planned.”

By being prepared, doing your research, talking with builders, lenders and realtors about what to expect and what you need, you can expedite the process, but don’t rush it. For example, never shortcut the inspection process. You may save a relatively small amount of money upfront, but you run the very real risk of not exposing potentially expensive defects in the property. Always hire an experienced professional for inspection; asking a relative with limited experience to conduct your inspection can be as risky as skipping the inspection process completely.

Have a Plan B

Many first-time buyers make the mistake of thinking that if they look long enough, they will find a home that is 100 percent perfect for them. With the thousands of possibilities in home design, location, amenities, etc., this is a pretty unrealistic expectation. What is more common is that buyers will pass on homes that meet 90 percent or more of their requirements only to later give up from sheer exhaustion or because of rising market prices. At the same time, it is important to know that while being flexible, it’s okay to have a fallback plan.

Ask the Right Questions

Having good representation in your corner is important, and one of the signs of good representation is that they ask you numerous questions. But what kind of questions should you ask them? When you meet with potential realtors, lenders or builder sales agents, make sure to spend at least 15 -30 minutes discussing what to expect when you’re buying a home. If you are working with a builder, ask them for some guidance. They’ve been through the process of selling a home plenty of times; all that experience is sure to help you out.

If you decide to work with an agent or realtor, who helps put together the offer? What kind of disclosures are sellers required to give buyers in your area? Who does the title search? What types of home inspections are stand-

Avoid Shortcuts

Once you decide to buy a home, particularly if it’s your first, it’s easy to let emotions overwhelm you. Take a deep breath and realize that becoming a first -time homeowner is not an overnight process and by taking all the necessary steps, you will limit any potential regrets.

There are no absolute time-frames for buying a home (some buyers find their “perfect home” the first day, for others it may take several months).

“Don’t rush into buying something if you find yourself thinking, this would be my ideal home if we renovated the entire thing—unless of course, that’s what you’re setting out to do,” Conlon said. “Be prepared to have a Plan B, such as renting a bit longer, if you don’t find what you’re looking for right away. We took our time in deciding what we wanted, what we were willing to give up, and to find a house with the 'wow’ factor. Knowing we had other options relieved the pressure to make a decision.”

By keeping in mind these tips, you’ll find your first time is a great time. For more first-time homeowner advice, visit www.nahb.org/forconsumers or contact the Home Builders Association of Northeast Louisiana at 318-387-6795.

Common Mistakes When Planning to Build a New Home…And How to Avoid Them

by Robert Carroll

Building a new home can be an extremely rewarding, educational, and exciting experience. However, the entire experience is often soured due to one or more pitfalls that result in unnecessary expenses, delays caused when steps are taken out of order, or (in a worst -case scenario) the entire process coming to an abrupt halt.

But with expert insight about what to expect during the planning phases, you may be able to either avoid the obstacles, or be more prepared to deal with unanticipated surprises. This article reveals 3 common mistakes taken by realworld clients, plus the tips on how you can avoid making those same mistakes.

Common Mistake #1: Contacting a Builder or Realtor BEFORE Determining Your Budget

Anyone in the market to build a new home understands that they need to involve a Builder or Realtor. So, when folks are in the early stages of the building process, the first instinct is to reach out to a real estate professional for a consultation, even before knowing the basic details of what they want their new home to look like, the general square footage, or even where it would be built. Here’s the pitfall: neither a builder nor a realtor will be able to offer much guidance without knowing what size, style & location of a home you want. Without that information, you cannot truly determine what your budget will allow. Many people are understandably nervous about revealing their budget goals so early in the process, but the reality is that this information will help determine the feasibility of your project and provide the context for what size and quality home you will be able to build.

How to Avoid the Mistake

Instead of initially reaching out to a builder or realtor, your first calls should be to a Financial Institution such as a Mortgage Originator, Bank, or Credit Union. These lenders will help you to determine a feasible budget based upon your Income and Outstanding Debt.

A knowledgeable lender will also be able to provide information about the different types of loans available to you, as well as, provide you with an idea of how much your monthly note might be. Keep in mind that not all home loans are created equal Mortgage loan products vary between different financial institutions; therefore, we encourage you to research and interview multiple lenders to find the loan product and terms that work best for you. The financial insti-

tutions you interview will provide a potential maximum amount they will lend you, but the ultimate decision in how much you are comfortable borrowing rests with you . Once you have that amount, you’ll then be ready to proceed to the next step.

Common Mistake #2: Having Plans Drafted Before Checking the Current Cost of Construction

In the absence of proper guidance, people in the early planning stages of building a house tend to skip many of the less obvious – yet quite important – fundamental steps of the process. As a result, first-time planners often jump right into having the home designed and get a set of house plans drawn up even though they have no accurate guidance as to how much it will ultimately cost. This becomes a major problem because, (a) construction plans can cost thousands of dollars to complete, and (b) cost even more to change completed plans. To make matters worse, if significant design changes are necessary, it may result in the need to completely re-draw the plans…which means purchasing an entirely new set of plans!

How to Avoid the Mistake While it is impossible for anyone to provide an accurate quote or price breakdown without the house plans, most builders have an idea of the average current costs per square foot of living area. Our advice is to find a builder whose style of homes appeal to you, and then have a conversation about the home you wish to build. Be prepared for a wide-ranging quote to allow for flexibility, especially if you select a complex design, have luxurious tastes in finishes, or have a complicated site for construction.

We suggest using the highest price-per-square-footage quote as the basis for determining the square footage of the home. Remember to consider the land costs as well. For example, if you speak with the contractor and are told that the current average pricing is between $130 psf and $145 psf (per square foot), you should take your ultimate budget number, subtract out the price of the land and divide it by the highest price per square foot quoted. The formula will look something like this:

(Budget # – Land Cost) / Highest Quoted $PSF = Max Living Area Sq. footage

Using this method will give you the flexibility to have the

special amenities you want, while not “over-designing” the project. Then, if the project is quoted under your budget, you’ll have the opportunity to either save or splurge on some of the things on your wish list!

One more tip to remember before we move on, some companies may quote their homes based upon the price per TOTAL Square footage of the Home . This is a completely different number and will sound much lower than competitors. The important thing to remember is that the industry standard is to use the Living Area Square Footage. Stay tuned for a future blog post on the difference between these two methods of reporting price!

Common Mistake #3:

Purchasing Land Before Knowing Flood Zones, Restrictions, Clearing Costs and Local Ordinances

We are often contacted by folks who have already purchased land without understanding everything involved with preparing the land for construction or everything that will be required before they can build a home. Sometimes they are told the property is not in a flood zone only to find out later the flood zones had changed without the knowledge of the previous owner. Other clients have purchased land expecting to build a certain type of custom home, only to later find out that the neighborhood/community has restrictions on what size home can be built or what types of finishes may be required on the exterior. Ultimately, adapting to those restrictions could add significant and unexpected costs to the construction.

How to Avoid the Mistake Tips on avoiding this mistake is to always hire a surveyor to prepare a Proposed Elevation Certificate (PCE), or obtain a recently completed PCE, before purchasing any land in areas where higher risk flood zones are present. This will be money well spent if it prevents you from unexpectedly incurring potentially tens of thousands of dollars in dirt work! Even if you do find that the property needs to be built up, it will give you the information to possibly negotiate

a better price on the land and offset the preparation costs. If you are planning to purchase a lot in a subdivision, be sure to thoroughly review the building restrictions before your purchase. Restrictions will often determine both the style of home and the required amenities for the exterior of the home and will require annual home owner association dues to be paid. Read a comprehensive list of considerations for the many types of land.

Gather All the Tips & Tricks Possible

While there are many possible pitfalls that you may encounter before you even begin building, it helps to have a step by step guide to help you navigate the process successfully. If you are looking for more tips on how to avoid spending money on missteps, be sure to check out this resource prepared by Carroll Construction called the Roadmap to Building a New Home. Building a new home should be an enjoyable process and you don’t have to make the same mistakes as others. A little preparation and education will give you the tools to help you succeed!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Robert Carroll is a NAHB Certified Graduate Builder with Carroll Construction in the Greater Baton Rouge Louisiana region. Robert Carroll joined the Carroll Construction team in 2007 after graduating from Louisiana State University with a degree in Construction Management. Now as Chief Operating Officer, Robert is carrying on the Carroll Construction tradition of offering exceptional quality construction based on impeccable standards and personal attention. Robert is extremely active in the local builder community and is an avid supporter of charity and community causes throughout the Baton Rouge region.

THINKING OF BUILDING YOUR OWN

HOME?

Are You Prepared For...Construction Management?

Codes & Permits? Insurance? Financing? Warranties?

It is the American Dream to own your own home ... and many people think they will save an enormous amount of money by building their own. This could be a costly mistake financially, emotionally, and physically. Many aspects need to be considered. The purpose of this article is to help you think about avoiding some of the pitfalls and what you can do to make this a successful undertaking. There are several questions you will need to answer. Our hope is that you will be helped by this publication.

Ask yourself:

Do o I really y have e the e time e to o undertake e a project t as s time e consuming g as s building g a home ?

Is s it t worth h the e time? ?

How w stressful l will l it t be e on n my y family? ?

Do o I really y have e the e skills s to o build d a home e properly? ?

Do o I have e the e correct t tools s for r the e jobs s I plan n to o do? ?

If f not, , how w much h money y will l I spend d on n those e tools? ?

Will l I use e them m again n once e the e home e is s completed?

Your home is the single largest investment you will make in your lifetime. Do you have the expertise to make sure this home will last you a lifetime?

Arranging Financing

Arranging and applying for a home loan can be quite involved and should be one of the first orders of business. Even if you feel that you have enough cash to do the job, applying for a home loan to allow for inevitable overruns due to increased material and labor costs or upgrades is always advised. Most mortgage companies will not lend money to cover the unanticipated costs on a home on which construction has already begun. As a self-contractor, some lenders will not lend you more than 80% of the projected cost of your home. House plans, specificationsandanitemizedlistofdocumentedcostsandbids must be provided to the lender. In calculating costs, do not allow for "sweat equity" as most lenders do not recognize this as a legitimate cost.

Building Permits & Homeowner Builder Affidavit

Before beginning construction, you will be required to obtain a Building Permit from the authority having jurisdiction and complete a Homeowner Builder Affidavit. By submitting this notarized document you will be affirming that you will undertake and superintend the construction project, and that you will be prohibited from hiring an unlicensed subcontractor to superintend, manage, provide advice, or otherwise act as a contractor for this project

Bookkeeping Responsibilities

IRS: The IRS requires that you send any sub who earns $600.00 or more a 1099 form at the end of the year. In the event you are audited, be prepared to prove that the sub is an independent contractor -that is, you did not have to supervise his work and you did not dictate what time he reported to the job.

Tracking Materials Purchases

It is very important to be on the site or have someone you can trust to document delivery slips. Returns must be accounted for since inaccurate billing can run up costs. You will need to check all invoices and account for all materials. Waste can add hundreds if not thousands to the cost of your home.

Construction Management

Do not take this area for granted. There is much more to building a home than meets the eye. Be realistic about your level of skill and the amount of time you can spend on the jobsite. Base your decision to put "sweat equity" into your home, consider your experience, skills, available time and the amount of stress you and your spouse are able to manage. Your ability to handle long-term disruption of schedules is just as important as your ability to swing a hammer. And there's more!

Deposits

Deposits will be required by all utilities before construction can begin. Make deposits early as some may take weeks to get their services connected.

Insurance

Do you know why builders carry Builder's Risk, General Liability and Workman's Compensation insurance on all of their building projects? Because they know what their liabilities are and YOU, as a self-contractor, may have to assume the same liabilities.

Builder's Risk

The mortgage lender will require this type of insurance which covers the home materials only (no bodily injury, etc.). Upon completion of the home and closing the loan, you will want to convert this policy to a homeowner's policy. Your lender or insurance agent can explain this to you.

General Liability

Your lender may or may not require this type of insurance, but as a self-contractor, the permit purchaser and the property owner, YOU are responsible for any third party injuries that may occur on your property. Without the proper general

liability protection, YOU will be held liable if anyone gets injured on the project, including children injured while playing on the job site.

If you are not in the business of building homes, you may not be required to carry workman's compensation insurance; however, it would be prudent to require any subcontractors you hire to provide certification of their workman's compensation coverage. Also, it is important to know that any subcontractor who employs any number of workers is required by law to carry workman's compensation insurance.

Workman's Compensation

There is an issue which has been of increasing concern to property owners ... there is a fine line between being an employer and a do-it-yourself minded builder. A recent case in Oregon ruled that, since the property owner was serving as their own general contractor and had the right to control the worker, they were employers and therefore liable for workman's compensation insurance. This presents a legal issue about which property owners should be knowledgeable. Your attorney or insurance agent can explain this exposure to you.

Friendly Warning

Do not accept a release of injury in lieu of a sub having workman's compensation insurance as the release may not be binding in a court of law.

Licensing

A homeowner may build his own home one time per year. But remember YOU must actually occupy the home upon completion. Other than this exception, any person or firm who oversees, directs or supervises the construction on any residential dwelling over $75,000.00 must have a Residential Contractors License issued by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors.

Time constraints

Be prepared to spend at least 35 hours per week for probably 5-6 months. This is calculated for an average 1,500 sq. ft. home. If the home is larger, figure accordingly. Does your present employment allow enough flexibility to spend this amount of time away from your job?

Scheduling of subcontractors

Remember subcontractors have other jobs in progress besides yours. Their loyalty may be to those builders that give them the most work during the year. Will they be available to you at the proper time? For example, do you have the toilet installed before or after the flooring? One sub cannot do their work until another has completed theirs. Delays are costly, frequent, and frustrating.

Bidding Expertise

Do you really know how to properly analyze a cost breakdown? Are you able to distinguish high bids, low bids and work quality? Are you allowing for all of the materials you'll need? For example, everyone knows to buy tile ... what about grout, thin-set and spacers? Is everything that will be needed to complete the task included in the bid? Do you know enough about the work to realize if it's not? Remember, the lender will require that your cost breakdown be documented and if you have not projected costs efficiently and run short of funds, the loan amount cannot be adjusted after it is approved.

Technical Expertise

As the general contractor of the home, it will be your responsibility to hire qualified, licensed, insured and/or certified subcontractors. Do you have the technical expertise to oversee if the work is done properly? If, after inspection, the work is rejected by the Codes Department, who will absorb the cost to redo the work? While this work is being redone, time will be lost, and other subs may have to be rescheduled.

Occupational & Safety Health Administration (OSHA)

As the general contractor of your own home, you can be held responsible for all sub-contractors who do not adhere to the construction site OSHA safety requirements. Specifics such as regulations involving stairways and ladders have been a major source of injuries among construction workers. OSHA has set out about 17 detailed rules that govern stairway and ladder use. Other OSHA standards for a 'job site include postings of emergency numbers and instructions in the event of an injury. If your job site became the target of an OSHA inspection, penalties for any infractions could be very costly. Fines for a single Serious Violation can be as much as $14,502 per violation. Willful or repeated violation can be up to $45,027 per violation.

Warranty Responsibility

The New Home Warranty Act, effective Aug. 30, 1986, requires builders of new homes to provide certain warranties that extend over periods of one, two, or five years, depending on the nature of the defect. If you build your own home and sell it to another party, you will be responsible for any of the legitimate defects within the given 5 -year time frame. In the case of your death, your estate would be responsible for claims. As far as the law is concerned, you are the builder and responsible for claims brought by subsequent owners of the home. For a copy of the New Home Warranty Act, contact the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors at www.lslbc.louisiana.gov or our office at (318) 387-6795.

Lien Laws

In the event any of your subcontractors fail to pay their suppliers or laborers, a lien can be filed against your property. A lien is a claim against a piece of property and can cloud the title or deed to the property. These suppliers and laborers, if not paid, can file a lien against your property, even if you have paid the sub-contractors.

Permits

Building permits and periodic inspections are required even if you are selfcontracting. It can be a tedious and frustrating experience if you are not familiar with the system and all of the "red tape" requirements, which must be complied with before commencing work. Mistakes here can be costly and timeconsuming.

Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code and Building Inspections -

Any construction permitted after January 1, 2007, must comply with Building Codes and inspections as required by the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code. These codes are rather detailed and complex. Failure to comply with these codes can result in your project being shut down, fines & penalties. Before you undertake to build your own home, you should have a thorough understanding of these new building requirements or hire a licensed professional familiar with these codes.

This article is provided by the Home Builders Association of Northeast Louisiana in an effort to promote public safety and awareness.

If you need more information on any of the topics outlined here please contact the Home Builders Association of Northeast Louisiana at (318) 387-6795.

Home Buyer's Dictionary

When you start shopping for a new home, you may encounter some words and terms with which you are unfamiliar. The following glossary will help you to be a better informed shopper.

Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) - A loan whose interest rate is adjusted according to movements in the financial market.

Amortization -A payment plan by which a borrower reduces a debt gradually through monthly payments of principal and interest.

Annual Percentage Rate (APR) - The annual cost of credit over the life of a loan, including interest, service charges, points, loan fees, mortgage insurance, and other items.

Appraisal -An evaluation to determine what a piece of property would sell for in the marketplace.

Appreciation -The increase in the value of a property.

Assessment -A tax levied on a property or a value placed on the worth of property by a taxing authority.

Assumption -A transaction allowing the buyer of a home to assume responsibility for an existing loan on the home instead of getting a new loan.

Balloon - A loan which has a series of monthly payments (often for 5 years or less) with the remaining balance due in a large lump sum payment at the end.

Binder -A receipt for a deposit paid to secure the right to purchase a home at terms agreed upon by the buyer and seller.

Buydown -A subsidy (usually paid by a builder or developer) to reduce the monthly payments on a mortgage loan.

Cap - A limit to the amount an interest rate or a monthly payment can increase for an adjustable rate loan either during an adjustment period or over the life of the loan.

Certificate of Occupancy - A document from an official agency stating that the property meets the re-

quirements of local codes, ordinances, and regulations.

Closing -A meeting to sign documents which transfer property from a seller to a buyer. (Also called settlement)

Closing Costs -Charges paid at settlement for obtaining a mortgage loan and transferring real estate title.

Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions (CC and Rs) -The standards that define how a property may be used and the protections the developer has made for the benefit of all owners in a subdivision.

Condominium -A home in a multi-unit complex; each purchaser owns an individual unit, and all the purchasers jointly own the common areas, such as the surrounding land, hallways, etc.

Conventional Loan -A mortgage loan not insured by a government agency (such as FHA or VA).

Convertibility - The ability to change a loan from an adjustable rate schedule to a fixed rate schedule.

Cooperative -A form of ownership in a multi-unit complex; the purchasers own shares of the entire complex rather than owning individual units.

Credit Rating -A report ordered by a lender from a credit bureau to determine if the borrower is a good credit risk.

Default -A breach of a mortgage contract (such as not making monthly payments).

Density -The number of homes built on a particular acre of land. Allowable densities are usually determined by local jurisdictions.

Down payment - The difference between the sales price and the mortgage amount on a home. The down payment is usually paid at closing.

Due-on-Sale -A clause in a mortgage contract requiring the borrower to pay the entire outstanding balance upon sale or transfer of the property. A mortgage with a due-onsale clause is not assumable.

Earnest Money -A sum paid to the seller to show that a potential purchaser is serious about buying.

Easement -Right-of-way granted to a person or company authorizing access to the owner’s land; for example, a utility company may be granted an easement to install pipes or wires. An owner may voluntarily grant an easement, or in some cases, be compelled to grant one by a local jurisdiction.

Equity -The difference between the value of a home and what is owed on it.

Escrow -The handling of funds or documents by a third party on behalf of the buyer and/or seller.

Federal Housing Administration (FHA) -A federal agency which insures mortgages that have lower down payment requirements than conventional loans.

Fixed Rate Mortgage -A mortgage whose interest rate remains constant over the life of the loan. The payments are not necessarily level. (See Graduated Payment Mortgage and Growing Equity Mortgage).

Fixed Schedule Mortgage -A mortgage whose payment schedule for the life of the loan is established at closing. The payments and interest rate are not necessarily level.

Graduated Payment Mortgage (GPM) -A fixed-rate, fixed-schedule loan which starts with lower payments than a level payment loan; the payments rise annually over the first 5 to 10 years and then remain constant for the remainder of the loan. GPMs involve negative amortization.

Growing Equity Mortgage (Rapid Payoff Mortgage) -A fixedrate, fixed-schedule loan which starts with the same payments as a level payment loan; the payments rise annually, with the entire increase being used to reduce the outstanding balance. No negative amortization occurs, and the increase in payments may enable the borrower to pay off a 30year loan in 15 to 20 years, or less.

Hazard Insurance -Protection against damage caused by fire, wind-

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storm, or other common hazards. Many lenders require borrowers to carry it in an amount at least equal to the mortgage.

Housing Finance Agency -A state agency which offers a limited amount of below-market-rate home financing for low-and moderateincome households.

Index -The interest rate or adjustment standard which determines the changes in monthly payments for an adjustable rate loan.

Infrastructure -The public facilities and services needed to support residential development, including highways, bridges, schools, and sewer and water systems

Interest -The cost paid to a lender for the use of borrowed money.

Joint Tenancy -A form of ownership by which the tenants own a property equally. If one dies, the other would automatically inherit the entire property.

Level Payment Mortgage -A mortgage whose payments are identical for each month over the life of the loan.

Mortgage Broker -A broker who represents numerous lenders and helps consumers find affordable mortgages. The broker charges a fee only if the consumer finds a loan.

Mortgage Commitment -A formal written communication by a lender, agreeing to make a mortgage loan on a specific property, specifying the loan amount, length of time and conditions.

Mortgage Company (Mortgage Banker) -A company that borrows money from a bank, lends it to consumers who want to buy homes, then sells the loans to investors.

Mortgagee -The lender who makes a mortgage loan.

Mortgage Loan -A contract in which the borrower’s property is pledged as collateral and which can be repaid in installments over a long period. The mortgagor (buyer) promises to repay principal and interest, to

keep the home insured, to pay all taxes, and to keep the property in good condition.

Mortgage Origination Fee -A charge by a lender for the work involved in preparing and servicing a mortgage application (usually 1 percent of the loan amount).

Negative Amortization -An increase in the outstanding balance of a loan when a monthly payment is not large enough to cover all of the interest due.

Note -A formal document showing the existence of a debt and stating the terms of repayment.

PITI -Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance (the 4 major components of monthly housing payments).

Point -A charge of 1 percent of the mortgage amount. Points are a one-time charge assessed by the lender at closing to increase the interest yield on a mortgage loan.

Prepayment -Payment of all or part of a debt prior to its maturity.

Principal -The amount borrowed in a loan, excluding interest and other charges.

Property Survey - A survey to determine the boundaries of your property. The cost will depend on the complexity of the survey.

Rapid Payoff Mortgage - See Growing Equity Mortgage

Recording Fee -A charge for recording the transfer of a property, paid to a city, county, or other appropriate branch of government.

Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) -A federal law requiring lenders to provide home buyers with information about known or estimated settlement costs. The act also regulates other aspects of settlement procedures.

R-Value -The resistance of insulation material (including windows) to heat passing through it. The higher the number, the greater the insulating value.

Sales Contract -A contract between a buyer and seller which

should explain, in detail, exactly what the purchase includes, what guarantees there are, when the buyer can move in, what the closing costs are, and what recourse the parties have if the contract is not fulfilled or if the buyer cannot get a mortgage commitment at the agreed-upon terms.

Settlement -See Closing

Shared Appreciation Mortgage -A loan in which partners agree to share specified portions of the down payment, monthly payment, and appreciation.

Tenancy in Common -A form of ownership in which the tenants own separate but equal parts. To inherit the property, a surviving tenant would either have to be mentioned in the will or, in the absence of a will, be eligible through state inheritance laws.

Title -Evidence (usually in the form of a certificate or deed) of a person’s legal right to ownership of a property.

Transfer Taxes -Taxes levied on the transfer of property or on real estate loans by state and/or local jurisdictions.

Veterans Administration (VA) -A federal agency which insures mortgage loans with very liberal down payment requirements for honorably discharged veterans and their surviving spouses.

Walk-Through -A final inspection of a home before settlement to search for problems that need to be corrected before ownership changes hands.

Warranty -A promise, either written or implied, that the material and workmanship of a product is defect-free or will meet a specified level of performance over a specified period of time. Written warranties on new homes are either backed by insurance companies or by the builders themselves.

Zoning -Regulations established by local governments regarding the location, height, and use for any given piece of property within a specific area.

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Settlement (or closing) is the process which passes ownership of a property from seller to purchaser. Going to settlement on a new home can be bewildering. Home buyers are usually required to sign a seemingly endless pile of documents, most of which are written in terminology not used outside of the housing industry. They can be complicated to understand for a home buyer.

Before you go to settlement, there are certain important items you should know about so that you can achieve the best possible terms for yourself in the transaction.

Ask a lender for a copy of the HUD pamphlet, "Buying Your Home: Settlement Costs and Helpful Information." Most lenders are required to provide their loan applicants with a copy of this document under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), but you will be able to shop more wisely for settlement services if you have read the pamphlet before you apply. It provides a good description of the settlement process and explains most of the expenses you will encounter.

When you apply for a loan, the lender is required by law to provide you with a good faith estimate of settlement costs. Shortly before settlement, you will be told exactly how much you owe so that you can get a bank check. A personal check is generally not acceptable. In some instances, you may have money returned to you instead of having to pay.

Before you go to settlement, familiarize yourself with important settlement terms.

Important Settlement Terms

Appraisal Fee. An appraisal is an estimate of the fair market value of your home. Appraisals help both the lender and the buyer to determine if the sales price is consistent with the actual value. An appraiser inspects the house and the neighborhood and makes an estimate based on the price of comparable houses and other factors. The appraisal provides no guarantee that the property

is free of defects. Lenders insist on an appraisal to see how much they could recover by selling your house if you default. The fee for this service may vary considerably depending on the specific characteristics of your house.

Attorney’s Fees.

If the lender requires an attorney to draw up any of the settlement documents, you may be charged a fee –a flat amount or a percentage of the loan.

If you hire a lawyer to assist with the settlement, you will have to pay an additional fee at or immediately following settlement.

Credit Report.

The lender may charge a fee for investigating your credit history.

Earnest Money.

Earnest money is a deposit paid to a seller to show you are serious about buying a house. Your receipt for this payment is called a binder. If you later buy the home, the earnest money is applied to your down payment. If not, the earnest money is returned, minus expenses for processing. Be sure that you understand the refund procedures before you make a deposit.

Escrow Fees and Accounts.

Escrow involves having a third party hold funds and/or documents until you and the seller complete settlement. Depending on the circumstances of your loan, you may be asked to make monthly payments to an escrow account after you purchase your home. Money in the account may be used to pay taxes, insurance, and any other regular assessments as they fall due. Such accounts serve a similar purpose to withholding income tax from your paycheck; by putting aside money each month, you avoid large annual or semiannual payments. You may be charged a fee for the service. In some states, escrow accounts draw interest.

Sometimes, escrow agents handle settlements. Rather than you and the lender meeting to sign all of the documents and transfer money, the agent works with you and the lender separately to ensure that everything is done properly. Once again, a fee is required for this service.

Loan Origination Fee.

A lender will charge a fee for the cost of processing the loan, usually calculated as percentage of the loan amount.

Loan Discount (Points).

The largest of your settlement cost may be the "points" lenders require to make the yield on your loan more profitable. A point is one percent on your loan amount. If you are borrowing $50,000, one point equals $500. Points are tax deductible if they are paid separately and not deducted from the loan amount. For VA loans, you can be charged a maximum of one point, but the number of points can be higher for FHA and conventional loans.

On a 30-year loan, each point that you pay reduces your interest rate by roughly 1/8 of a percent. You may be faced with a choice between two mortgages in which one has lower monthly payments but involves paying more points up front. Annual percentage rate calculation include buyers’ points, so ask for the APR to help you make your assessment. Keep in mind that an APR is calculated on the basis of the total life of the loan. For a 30-year loan, the APR is a 30-year composite figure. If you sell your new home after a few years, the average annual cost of your points will be much higher than is reflected in the APR. If you plan to move soon, you might be better off with a loan that has a slightly higher rate but fewer points.

Property Survey Fee.

You may have to pay to have your lot surveyed, especially if there is a question about the boundaries. The cost will depend on the complexity of the survey.

Recording Fee.

Because title is changing hands, the transaction must be recorded with your city, county, or other appropriate branch of government. The fee covers administrative costs.

State and Local Transfer Taxes.

Some jurisdictions levy taxes on the transfer of property or on real estate loans.

Settlement Costs Between Buyer and Seller.

Your builder may have already paid the

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annual property taxes on your new home or filled up your fuel tank. When title changes hands, you must reimburse the builder for a proportional share of the taxes, any fuel that remains in the tank, and any other prepaid costs.

Title Search and Insurance. A title search involves having someone look through public records to see if anyone else has a claim to your property. A lender does not want to lend you money only to learn in the event of foreclosure that somebody other than you has a prior claim to the property.

You will normally be required to purchase lenders’ title insurance to guard against a faulty title search as well as hazards that even the most thorough search will not reveal – such as a forged deed that does not transfer title, a claim by a previously undisclosed relative of a former owner, or a mistake in the records. For a one-time premium at closing, title insurance will clear up

title problems, pay the lender’s legal expenses for defending against an attack on title, or pay claims on property the lender may lose.

Lenders’ title insurance does not compensate buyers for any legal expenses they might incur, or the value of property they might lose. A separate owners’ title insurance is available to safeguard the buyer. Whether the seller or the buyer pays for owners’ title insurance depends on local custom.

This list of settlement terms is not allinclusive. You may also be charged fees for notarizing documents and other miscellaneous items.

Once all the forms have been signed, you can move into your new home. But before ending the settlement session, make sure that you have received or will be sent copies of all the important documents, including:

Sales contract Land survey

Warranties and instruction booklets from manufacturers for equipment in the house

All tax payment receipts

Certificate of occupancy (required in some areas)

Certificates from the health department for plumbing and sewer installations (required in most areas)

Other certificates of code compliance (required in most areas)

All insurance policies (some might be sent later after they have been properly endorsed)

The note and deed to your property (which will probably be mailed to you after being placed on record in your local registry of deeds office)

Home maintenance and care instructions from your builder

Checklist for Hiring a Builder or Remodeler

Use this checklist to help you select a builder or remodeler to work on or build your home.

Is the builder/remodeler properly licensed to do the work you require and does he or she have sufficient workers compensation and general liability insurance? If not, you may be liable for any construction-related accidents on your premises.

How long have they been in the building business? It usually takes three to five years to establish a financially sound business. Will they be around after the construction is complete to service any warranties?

Will the builder/remodeler provide you with names of previous customers? Contact previous customers. Ask them if they would hire the builder/remodeler again.

Have you seen the builder/remodelers work, both completed and in progress? Check for quality of workmanship and materials.

Does the builder or remodeler have a permanent business location and a good reputation with local banks and suppliers?

Have you called your local Better Business Bureau? They can alert you to any complaints.

Are you able to communicate with the builder/ remodeler? Remember you will be in close contact with them throughout the construction process and afterward as you live in your new home.

Will the builder/remodeler provide you with a complete and clearly written contract? The contract will benefit both of you. Review it carefully.

Be cautious of unusually low-priced bids. If the builder/ remodeler is unable to pay for the materials and labor as the project proceeds, this may indicate a potential problem.

To check for a Louisiana State Contractors License go to www.lslbc.louisiana.gov.

For more information contact the Home Builders Association of Northeast Louisiana at 318-387-6795 or go to www.hbanela.com.

Do your homework before having work done on your home.

Remodel or Relocate? 8 Critical Questions to Consider

Home buying and home remodeling television programs aren’t just a fad; their enduring popularity indicates that they’re here to stay. If you’re among the growing masses of dedicated viewers, you might begin (if you haven’t already) to look around and notice some of your own home’s shortcomings. Inadequate storage, limited cooking space or simply an outdated design might conjure thoughts of one day remodeling your kitchen, bathrooms or living spaces. Or instead, perhaps you’ll begin to consider moving into a bigger or newer home.

Whether you decide to remodel or relocate, your decision will involve a great deal of logistics, emotions and, of course, finances. Thoroughly weighing the pros and cons of each option now will help you feel more prepared to act when the time is right.

Start by asking yourself these questions:

1. What’s in the budget? The first step is the most obvious: you’ll need to crunch some numbers to determine what is financially feasible. Remodeling can be a great investment and save you the hassle of moving. But it requires a great deal of patience and flexibility. On the other hand, buying a home can be instantly gratifying, but the true costs of buying (and selling) – such as commissions, closing costs and moving fees – need to be part of the equation, as that is money you won’t get back.

2. Is it a simple fix that you can do yourself? Or a bigger project that will require a professional? Some home owners are especially handy and want to tackle the job themselves. But most others like having the assurance of knowing a professional – who has the necessary equipment, expertise and resources – will get the job done right the first time.

3. What is the current value of your home compared to similar homes in your neighborhood? If your home is already the most expensive one in the neighborhood, you might not see a significant return on your investment if you remodel. But if comparable home values are greater than your home’s value, you’re much more likely to see a strong return by making improvements.

4. How might your decision impact your taxes? Remodeling your current home or moving to a new home will have an effect on your property taxes. The change may or may not be significant, so it’s good to keep it in mind.

5. How might your needs change in the next 3, 5 or 10 years? A growing family, kids going off to college, an aging family member moving in – all are examples of factors that can significantly impact your future requirements for a home.

6. Is the layout of your current home conducive to a

remodel? All other considerations aside, if you have limited options to alter your home in a way that will address your needs (such as load-bearing walls that can’t be removed, or space constraints that will not allow for an addition), you may need to consider moving.

7. Are there any zoning restrictions that would affect the remodeling project(s) you envision? These laws vary widely by area, so go to your local zoning office and ask for a copy of your local ordinance.

How do you feel about your current neighborhood? Even if you changed everything about your home, there are many things outside of your home over which you have no control. Give some thought to the school district, proximity to work, parks and shopping centers, and the overall look and feel of the community.

The answers to these questions are different for everyone, which is why it is important for you to carefully consider each one while keeping in mind your unique situation. This will help you effectively determine which step is right for you so that next year, you can be confident in your home’s ability to not only survive the holidays, but to also keep up with the demands of your everyday life.

For additional resources on remodeling your home or buying a new home, contact the Home Builders Association of Northeast Louisiana at 318-387-6795 or visit nahb.org/for consumers.

Thinking About Remodeling? Start Here

If you own a home, no matter what its age, sooner or later you may join the millions of people who remodel their homes each year. Perhaps it was that moment when you realized that avocado green and harvest gold are no longer the "in" colors for today's trendy kitchens. Or maybe you hadean epiphany one day as you stood in line to use your own bathroom. Whatever the impetus, the thought has crossed your mind: Maybe it's time to remodel. The reasons for remodeling are as varied as the projects we undertake.

Some of these include:

Adding more space.

Upgrading cabinets, counters, appliances, and fixtures. Creating a floor plan that's customized for your lifestyle.

Improving energy efficiency with new windows, doors, insulation, and climate control systems.

Increasing the resale value of your home.

Where to Begin

The first step is to develop an idea of what you want to do. Write a prioritized list of your needs and wants.

Look at magazines and web sites and collect pictures of what you like. The more clearly you can envision the project and describe it on paper, the better prepared you'll be in making your decision.

Think about traffic patterns, furniture size and placement, colors, lighting and how you expect to use the remodeled space. If yourdecision to remodel involves creating better access for someone with limited mobility, you may want to consider contactinga Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist.A Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist has received

special training to understand the needs of the physically challenged. (For more information go to www.nahb.org or contact your local Home Builders Association.)

Figure out how much money you have to spend on the remodeling job, furnishings, landscaping or any other cost you might incur.

Choose Your Options

Once you have created a list of what you would like out of your home, the next step is deciding how to accomplish your vision.

Hire a Professional. The best way to ensure your home dreams become reality is through the work of a professional. These remodelers are of the highest integrity and standards in the industry.

Can you do it yourself? For the handyman or woman, a do-it-yourself project is both rewarding and costeffective.However, more than 30% of all jobs remodelers perform come from failed do-it-yourselfers.

Should you move instead? Your needs may exceed what you can or want to do with your existing home.

If you have decided you want to hire a remodeler, make certain he is properly licensed or registered with Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors. Ask for references and check those references. Do your homework to avoid contractor fraud, and make your dream home a reality.

WHY HIRE A PROFESSIONAL

If you are considering a remodeling project, the most important decision you can make is selecting a professional remodeler to do the job. Your home is too important to entrust to just anyone but a professional who can: Save you money by doing your job right the first time.

Ensure that your dreams are accurately translated into reality by offering design services in-house or through an arrangement with a professional architect or designer. Understand that your comfort during the project and its successful completion depend on effective communication and follow-through.

Maintain a safe and neat jobsite to prevent damage to your home or injury to household members and pets.

Provide the best possible materials within your budget and assist you in making selections through the vendors they work with.

Ensure that your job meets or exceeds applicable building codes and regulations.

Guarantee the quality of their work with a warranty.

Respond promptly to service calls and inquiries.

SHOULD I HIRE A PROFESSIONAL?

Do-it-yourself (DIY) projects have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years on the heels of HGTV, and other popular home improvement shows and publications. And, for certain small projects, a DIY project can be rewarding and fun -if you are prepared and have the proper skills. But before you start knocking

down walls and taking out wiring, ask yourself the following questions:

Do you have a clear idea of what you want your project to look like?

Do you have the time to complete this project (be realistic!)?

Have you ever undertaken a project like this before?

Do you know everything you will need (materials, tools, etc.) to complete the project?

Are you familiar with the applicable building codes and permits?

Do you enjoy physical labor?

Do you have the necessary skills for this project?

If not, do you have the time and resources to learn these skills?

Where will you obtain the necessary materials?

If you cannot complete the project according to your original schedule, are you (and your family) prepared to handle the resulting inconvenience?

Will you need assistance with this project? If so, who will assist you?

Do they have the time and skills required for this project?

Do you understand all the safety issues associated with this project?

Are you familiar with the architecture and structural makeup of your home (i.e., how knocking down one wall will affect the rest of the structure)?

Have you considered the hidden costs associated with doing it yourself -time, tools, and the possibility that you may actually decrease the value of your house if the result isn't up to professional standards?

It is easy to look at the cost of hiring a professional remodeler and think only of labor and materials. But remember that a professional remodeler offers you an important service -years of experience, the right tools, a network of suppliers and subcontractors, and an indepth understanding of legal regulations, cost estimating, scheduling, and the latest construction techniques.

REMODELING VS. MOVING

If you want to change your home, your other option besides remodeling is to find a new one. But more and more American families are deciding to stay put and improve their existing home. Here are some of the reasons: Remodeling allows you to customize your home to meet your needs and desires. The only similar, but much more costly alternative is to have a brand new custom home designed and built.

Remodeling means that you don't have to give up a familiar neighborhood and schools.

Remodeling is a more efficient use of your financial resources. According to the American Homeowner Foundation, selling your home and moving typically costs about 8-10% of the value of your current home. And much of this goes into moving expenses, closing costs, and broker commissions -items that have no direct impact on your home's quality.

Remodeling can be stressful, but few experiences are more stressful than moving.

While there are many reasons that people choose to remodel, the bottom

line is that remodeling makes your home a more enjoyable place to live. The intangible value of this pleasure needs to be considered, along with any resale value you hope to gain. But there is no doubt that, as far as improving the sale of your home, all remodeling projects are not created equal. The general rule of thumb is that any remodeling project that brings your home up to the level of your neighbors' is a worthy investment. But it doesn't pay to be the most expensive house on the block -real estate experts recommend that a remodeling investment should not raise the value of your house to more than 10-15% above the median sales price in your neighborhood.

Remember that potential buyers will compare your home to ones newly built. Therefore, you'll want to look at the design trends and amenities being built into new homes. Great rooms (open kitchen/family room arrangements), master bed and bath suites, and higher ceilings are a few of the features sought by today's home buyers.

Each year, Remodeling magazine conducts its "Cost vs. Value" report to assess which remodeling projects create the greatest return on investment. Not surprisingly, kitchens and baths regularly come out on top. These are two of the most used rooms in the home, and they receive the most scrutiny from potential buyers.

For more information on this topic go to www.nahb.org or contact the Home Builders Association of Northeast Louisiana at 318-387-6795.

How to Live with Your Remodeling Project

Remodeling your home is uniquely different from building a new one. With remodeling, your home becomes the worksite. You live side by side with the project from start to finish. Once construction begins, you'll probably long for simple pleasures like a dust-free home or a fully functioning kitchen or bath. But the end result will be well worth these inconveniences.

Here are some tips to help minimize the stress involved with a remodeling project.

Open the Lines of Communication Prepare for the Pre-Construction Meeting Prevent Remodeling Fever

Open the Lines of Communication

Consistent and open communication between you and your remodeler will enhance your understanding of the project, provide an opportunity to exchange ideas, and ultimately help to make the experience a positive one for everyone involved. To facilitate this process, you need to:

Determine who you and your remodeler should contact for daily decisions or an after-hours emergency. For example, your contact may be the lead carpenter for the job, while the remodeler's contact could be your spouse.

Designate a backup for each contact person to assure continuity in anyone's absence.

Create a place in your house where the contact persons can leave messages for each other (a securely anchored notebook is a good idea since it is less likely to disappear).

Speak up. If you are uncertain about any aspect of the project, be sure to let the contact person know.

Prepare for the Pre-Construction Meeting

One way to ensure the success of your project is to plan for and actively participate in a pre-construction meeting. This allows your remodeler to clarify procedures and explain how the job will progress. It also offers both you and your remodeler an opportunity to prepare for those issues that may arise later. You should think of this meeting as a forum for all participants to define their expectations and agree on the anticipated outcome.

Some of the issues you may wish to cover at this meeting include:

Will you allow your remodeler to place a company sign on your property? Remember that in addition to being a marketing tool, signs help contractors and suppliers locate your home.

What areas of your home will be off limits to workers? Does your house have an alarm system? Will workers need a key or will someone always be there?

How will you ensure that your children and pets stay out of the work space?

How will trash removal be handled? Where will the remodeler locate the dumpster on your property?

Does the remodeler anticipate any interruptions of utilities during the project? If so, when and for how long?

At certain stages of construction, the project may affect basic household necessities like water and electricity. Will you need to vacate the house at any time?

What are your expectations regarding clean up? Will sweeping be sufficient for a daily cleaning, or will you need a more thorough cleaning in order to use the space?

You should also use the pre-construction meeting to establish guidelines for the remodeling crew working on the project.

What times will workers begin and end work at your home? Be sure to consider the neighbors as well as household members.

Where can workers park near the jobsite?

Will you allow workers to use your phone for local business calls?

Will bathroom facilities in your home be available to workers?

What is the remodeler's policy on smoking on the jobsite?

What is the remodeler's policy on the use of profanity? If you are especially sensitive to this issue, you should let your remodeler know.

Will you allow workers to play music at a reasonable volume? Is there any type of music that you do not want played?

Prevent Remodeling Fever

The train-station atmosphere of a remodeling project can lead to remodeling fever. The main symptom of this temporary affliction is feeling a loss of control that results from disrupted routines and the impact on your personal space. The best way to prevent this fever is to prepare well, remember that "this too shall pass," and focus on the progress being made. A few other suggestions from remodeling pros:

Prepare for inconvenience. A remodeling project can turn your home and —on some days —your life upside down. A kitchen remodel will, of course, affect meal planning. But a little ingenuity and some culinary shortcuts can lessen the impact. Set up temporary cooking quarters by moving the refrigerator, toaster oven, and microwave to another room. Arrange a dishwashing station in your laundry room. If the weather is warm, fire up the grill and dine alfresco.

Designate a safe haven. Find at least one placein your home where you can escape from the chaos and commotion.

Guard against dust. During a remodeling project, dust has the unfortunate tendency to appear everywhere from lampshades to plates stacked inside your kitchen cabinets. To keep out as much dust as possible:

1. Seal off doorways and stairs;

2. Turn off central air or heat when workers are sanding and stock up on extra filters so that you can change them often;

3. Have deliveries made though a designated entrance;

4. Use doormats and temporary floor coverings where appropriate;

5. Remove anything that might get damaged by the dust or at least cover it with plastic drop cloths that are taped shut.

Maintain a sense of humor. Remember that certain things are out of your control and it's best to laugh rather than upset yourself about things like the weather or delayed delivery of materials.

See the remodeling process as an adventure. Tell the kids that you are "camping in" and transform inconvenience into fun. Along the way, celebrate as different stages of the project are completed.

For more information on choosing a professional remodeler and managing every phase of your remodeling project, be sure to visit the homeownership section at www.nahb.org.

A Message From the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors

Let The Buyer Beware

Most licensed or registered contractors are competent, honest, hardworking and financially responsible. However, new residential construction and home improvement projects are a top source of consumer complaints nationwide. Most of the problems that the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors see could be prevented if homeowners knew their home improvement rights, and took responsibility for their project. A responsible and informed consumer can work more effectively with reputable contractors who follow state licensing laws, and also adhere to other state laws regarding general liability, workers’ compensation insurance, and laws governed by the Department of Revenue and Taxation. By being informed, the consumer can avoid being victimized by unscrupulous or unlicensed contractors.

Protect yourself, and your pocketbook; don’t become a victim! Take time to ensure that the contractor is licensed. Contact the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors:

At 1-800-256-1392 or search our contractor license database by going to www.lslbc.louisiana.org

Routine Home Maintenance

Home maintenance includes regular, seasonal and onetime tasks. The following suggested maintenance schedule identifies some of the more common maintenance tasks that may be performed on a weekly, monthly or semi-annual basis. Tailor it to fit your own situation, adding or deleting items as required.

As a homeowner, you have normal maintenance responsibilities for your new home. Establishing a maintenance schedule is the best way to manage your maintenance budget.

These suggested maintenance tasks and schedule should not replace the manufacturer’s recommendations. Please contact your builder or the licensed subcontractor that preformed the work.

THE FOLLOWING IS SUGGESTED MONTHLY MAINTENANCE:

Smoke Detectors –Check operation by pushing test button. Check and replace battery if necessary.

Check fire extinguishers for proper charge. Never buy units without a pressure gauge. Be sure that you have an adequate number, located in kitchen, garage and basement.

Test Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) to insure proper protection.

Clean or replace dirty filter in range hood.

Check for evidence of leaks around toilets, under sinks and around dishwasher.

Clean and freshen sink drains by flushing with hot water and baking soda.

Clean garbage disposal blades by grinding ice cubes and citrus fruit rinds.

Inspect furnace and air-conditioning filters, humidifier and electronic air cleaners.

Clean aerators on faucets regularly, depending upon water hardness. You may need to use a rust or scale remover to return them to normal condition. Check water filters and softeners regularly.

Monitor and maintain floor coverings on an as required basis. Regular vacuuming will reduce wear of carpets and other floor coverings. Repair tears and remove stains soon as possible.

TWICE-A-YEAR MAINTENANCE

Inspect roof and chimney for broken or missing tiles or shingles, identifying anything that might cause leaks or problems. Inspect and clean gutters and down spouts. Do not walk on the roof as it is dangerous and may cause personal damage.

Inspect outside of home and condition of siding, paint, masonry, stucco or Exterior Insulated Finish System (EIFS) and wood trim. .

Inspect doors and windows to verify proper operation, security and weather-resistance. Clean tracks of windows and sliding glass doors before applying silicone lubricant.

Perform a walk-around inspection of the perimeter walls. Over time, normal weathering and minor settlement can cause cracking, peeling, warping, and crumbling in some or all of these materials. Look for cracks in brick, stone, and stucco. Identify any areas where mortar has fallen out. A white powdery substance known as efflorescence may appear from time to time and is considered normal. Check for warped siding, gaps in wood trim, and peeling or blistering paint. Sand, scrape, wire-brush, caulk, stain, repaint and apply wood preservatives where necessary. Consult with your builder regarding brick, mortar, and traditional stucco problems.

Refresh varnished wood cabinets with a good quality furniture polish. Never use a paraffin-based spray wax. Painted cabinets may be cleaned with a mild non -abrasive detergent on a damp sponge.

Inspect main service panel, circuit breakers, and test all GFI outlets and breakers by pressing the test button.

Complete seasonal maintenance on heating and air conditioning by licensed HVAC contractor. *Check general condition of compressor; remove debris as necessary.

Inspect and replace, as needed, caulking and grout around tubs, showers and sinks.

ANNUAL MAINTENANCE

Have carpets professionally cleaned at least once a year.

Walk around the house and inspect each caulking joint at window and door frames, between two different siding materials (like brick or stucco), or around piping which enters the home. Original caulking will shrink and crack over time due to normal weathering. Confirm that caulked joints are still properly sealed and haven’t cracked, pulled apart, or fallen out. If necessary, clean the old joint out with warm soapy water and a toothbrush and reapply the same caulking material to achieve a proper seal. Consult with your local hardware store to select the right type of caulking.

Examination your foundation. For slab-on-grade foundations, walk the entire ground floor and look for water stains or cracks in the concrete. Remove stains with an appropriate concrete cleaning agent. Seal cracks that may allow water to enter with a compatible waterproof caulk. Caulk can be found at your local hardware store. For crawl space foundations, gain access to crawl space through the trap door. Inspect concrete or cinder block walls. Look for water stains or cracks. Seal cracks that may allow water to enter with a compatible waterproof caulk. Check ground surface for any standing water.

Examine all concrete sidewalks, patios, porches, stoops, and garage slabs for cracks, chipping, stains, scaling or settlement. Consult with your local hardware store for products that can fill and repair cracks or chipping, or remove scaling residue. Seal and caulk any large gaps created by minor settlement.

Check condition of septic tank and leech field. Consult with septic tank pumping service. Know the location of your septic tank and drain field. Have your septic tank inspected annually by a licensed contractor or health department official. Inspection will reveal problems before they become serious and tell when the tank needs to be pumped. Periodically check the drain field for a foul odor, excessive wetness, or overly lush grass growth, which may be warning signs of a failing system. Never drive over or park on any part of the system. Do not plant anything but grass over or near drain field, as tree and shrub roots may clog drain field.

Hire a gutter cleaning service or find a ladder and doit-yourself. Leaves and debris will accumulate in the gutters as the seasons change. If you do it yourself, carefully climb up to the gutter and scoop out leaves and debris. Also, remove debris from the down spouts. You can sometimes clear these areas with a hose.

Complete annual furnace and air conditioning maintenance by a licensed HVAC contractor.

Visually survey your yard and existing drainage patterns often. Verify that the ground slopes away from the foundation. Stabilize any bare areas with grass, ground cover or landscaping materials to discourage erosion. Dig out areas where sand has accumulated. Landscape materials, sand/dirt etc. should be at least 5” below slab and weep holes. This will help avoid any water intrusion. Fill in any low spots where necessary to re-establish drainage flow. Adjust sprinkler systems to avoid over -spraying the house or causing puddles near foundation. Plant trees and shrubs an adequate distance away from foundation to allow for mature spread and root systems. Water, fertilize, mow and aerate your lawn as necessary. In areas with active (expansive) soils, maintenance and irrigation guidelines specific to your soils and foundation type should be followed. Conventional landscape practices may be inappropriate in these areas, for example; if your home has a pier and grade beam foundation and you live in a semi-arid climate, you may not be able to plant flowers or shrubs closer than five (5) feet from the foundation, unless they have very low water requirements and can be hand or drip-line watered. Sprinkler systems may not spray closer than five (5) feet from the foundation, and trees should not be planted closer than fifteen (15) feet from the foundation. Conversely, if your home has a post-tensioned slab foundation in a moist climate, you may need to take steps to ensure that soils around your foundation do not dry out excessively. Again, trees should be planted no closer than fifteen (15) feet from the foundation. Consult with your builder, nursery or landscape professional as necessary, to correct or learn more about your local soil and growing conditions.

Inspect inside your attic. Prior to entering the attic, you may want to purchase a paper filter mask from your local hardware store to avoid lung irritation from possible airborne insulation fibers. Bring a flashlight. Gain access through the trap door and check that all air vents are unobstructed and intact. Make sure there are no animals nesting in the insulation. If you walk around, be careful not to step on the drywall ceiling below, and watch out for nails sticking though the roof. Never store anything in the attic unless it was designed for that purpose. Check with your builder for more information regarding storage capacityorlackthereof.

A Clear Reflection of Excellence

Building or renova ng a home can be exci ng, but definitely a lot of work. So much goes into the construc on, of course, but the details are what makes it special. Sure, there’s crown molding and paint colors, flooring, and lights, but when you see yourself in the mirror every morning or see the center piece of your bathroom, a frameless glass shower, it needs to be everything you wanted. A er all, few things in a home get as much a enon as these ameni es.

Since 1984, the Cooper family has dedicated their lives to providing mirrors, windows and specialty glass in homes all over the Ark-LA-Miss. When people in our area share their photos of picturesque bathrooms, glass-top tables and decora ve windows or mirrors, there’s a great possibility what you see was supplied and installed by Acme Glass & Mirror. There is never a ques on about the quality or professionalism their staff puts into every job. Every job is a priority.

Recently, Acme Glass & Mirror owner John Cooper along with his sons, Chance and Coby, were presented with the 2022 Integrity Award by the Be er Business Bureau. The term customer service is loosely thrown about these days, but the Coopers take it to heart making sure their staff treats everyone with dignity and respect. Many of the staff members have been with the company over twenty years, which only speaks to how they are valued, as well. That’s why the building community understands they will receive the same value on every job.

Over the last 38 years, Acme Glass & Mirror has posi oned themselves to be able to serve our en re community with loca ons in Monroe, West Monroe, Bastrop and Ruston. Building with quality ma ers and cu ng corners is never a good idea, so make sure the next project is sent to Coby Cooper, at Acme Glass & Mirror, for the best in quality and service. And as the jingle says, “give us a break and we’ll shine through.”

"I can’t say enough about Acme Glass and Mirror. We have been working with them for 10 years, because they do a great job of providing great quality and customer service."

- Jonathan Hill Construction, Inc.

DISCLAIMER: This list of the members of the Home Builders Association of Northeast Louisiana. It is not intended as a recommendation or certification as to quality of work, fitness to perform, or financial capacity of this member. If a license is required HBANELA recommends checking with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors at www.lslbc.louisiana.gov before selecting your builder or subcontractor to verify their license, and to check for any complaints.

318 8 Construction, , LLC C

Jon McCartney

825 Stone Ave Monroe, LA71201-8719 (318) 538-1014 http://318construction.com

318 8 Heat t & Air r

Ashley Bass 825 Stone Avenue Monroe, LA71201-8719 (318) 376-2881 http://318heatandair.com

9111Handyman, , LLC C

Alan Stephenson 182 New House Dr Calhoun, LA71225 (318) 599-2060 http://www.911handymanllc.com

A & M Builders, , LLC C

Anthony Savana 4690 Beech Springs Rd Quitman, LA71268 (318) 355-1280

ABCCSupply y Co., , Inc. .

Clyde Miller 908 Wood St West Monroe, LA71291-3250 (318) 322-2636 http://www.norandex.com

Academy y Concrete, , LLC C

Eddie Underwood, III 245 Trade St West Monroe, LA71292 (318) 331-0641

Achievers s of f Louisiana, , Inc

Jerry Adams

James Dortch

304 Downing Pines Rd, Ste A West Monroe, LA71292 (318) 325-0555 http://www.achieversinc.com

Acme e Brick, , Tile e & More e

Chris Mangrum

203 S 8th St Monroe, LA71201-8723 (318) 325-9652 http://www.brick.com

Acme e Glass s & Mirror r Co., , Inc. .

Coby Cooper

Tobi Nomey 1312 Louisville Ave Monroe, LA71201-6022 (318) 325-0777 http://www.acmeglassandmirror.com

Advanced d Security y Technologies, , LLC C

Paul Fontenot

505 N 18th St, Ste C Monroe, LA71201-6453 (318) 322-4111

All l Seasons s HVAC, , LLC C

Brett Stephenson 216 Bell Lane, Ste. B West Monroe, LA, LA71291 (318) 345-0154

Allen n Builders, , LLC C

Roy Allen 202 Kendall Ridge Dr West Monroe, LA71292 (318) 348-8920

Arkansas s Stone e Company, , Inc

Chad Culp 1206 Highway 15 West Monroe, LA71291-8569 (318) 396-1828 http://www.arkansasstone.com

Ark-La a Floor r Covering, , LLC C

Trey Reese 2801 Desiard St Monroe, LA71201 (318) 387-9121

Ark-La-Tex x Window w and d Door, , Inc. .

Danny Compton 2804 N 7th St West Monroe, LA71291-4630 (318) 322-7783 http://www.arklatexwindowanddoor.com

Atlas s Foundation n Repair r

Tony Arpino 2116 Forsythe Ave, Ste. F Monroe, LA71201-3600 (318) 325-3300 http://www.atlassys.com

Atmos s Energy y Johnny Rigdon 800 Delta Dr Monroe, LA71203-6010 (318) 651-6225 http://www.atmosenergy.com

Automated d Alarm m Co

Nathan Tucker 210 Kansas Ln Monroe, LA71203-4724 (318) 345-2378 http://www.automatedalarm.com

B & B BProperties s of f Ouachita, , LLC C

Bobby Swanner 910 Wallace Rd West Monroe, LA71291 (318) 614-5215

B & R Installations, , LLC C

Billy Rath 2953 Hwy 151 South Calhoun, LA71225 (318) 670-7719

B G & Company y Builders, , Inc. . Carolyn Swanner 113 Choctaw West Monroe, LA71291 (318) 396-5937

Barkley y Construction, , LLC C Cody Barkley 803 Henderson Rd West Monroe, LA71291 (318) 557-2710

Bastrop p Feed d & Seed d Hardware e Joe Petrus 214 E Cypress Ave Bastrop, LA71220-3806 (318) 281-4276

Bastrop p Roofing g & Construction, , LLC C Jimmy Christmas 2402 West Madison Ave. Bastrop, LA71220 (318) 281-4822

BBQguys.com m Andrew Huffman 8151 Airline Hwy Baton Rouge, LA70815-8110 (225) 910-6801

BCCCContracting, , LLC C Barry Collins 7560 Frontage Rd Monroe, LA71202-4014 (318) 651-0733 http://www.cfm-enterprises.com

Bell l Family y Enterprises, , LLC C John Bell 7032 Westlake Rd Sterlington, LA71280 (318) 327-0808

Bell l Heating g & A/C C Ricky Bell 182 Betty Ln West Monroe, LA71291-7567 (318) 396-8979 http://www.bellheatingandair.com

Benchmark k Construction n Group p of f Louisiana a Zachary Brister 382 Guthrie Rd Sterlington, LA71280-3143 (318) 340-6377 http:// www.Benchmarkconstructiongroup.com

Benjamin n Owens s Building g Contractor r Benji Owens 222 Owens Rd West Monroe, LA71292 (318) 388-4506

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BGCCAdvantage e LLC C

Lisa Phillips

1910 Farmerville Highway Ruston, LA71270 (318) 224-2997 x 1001 http://www.bgcadvantage.com

Bing g Bishop p Construction n Co., , Inc

Justin Bishop 1701 Hudson Lane Monroe, LA71201-6015 (318) 322-6635

Blount t Electric c Heating g & Air, , LLC C

Mike Blount 779 Whitehall Rd Mangham, LA71259 (318) 237-7175

Blue e Heron n Homes, , LLC C

James Reneau A J Siggers 300 Washington St, Ste 212 Monroe, LA71201 (318) 855-3186 http://www.blueheronhomes.com

Bobby y Williamson n Flooring g & Home e Improvement t Bobby Williamson 2914 North 7th West Monroe, LA71291 (318) 398-0077 http:// www.bobbywilliamsonflooring.com

Bondco o Residential, , LLC C

Jason Bond 2220 Jonesboro Rd West Monroe, LA71292 (318) 410-9582

Brian n Coleman n dba a BNC C Home e Renovations s

Brian Coleman 140 Lancaster Lane Ruston, LA71270 (318) 376-1684

Brian n Moore e Contracting g Brian Moore 1910 Auburn Avenue Monroe, LA71201 (318) 322-4000

Brian n Reese e Allen n Co. . Inc. .

Brian Allen 87 Highway 856 Rayville, LA71269-4512 (318) 248-3252 http://www.bracobuilders.com

Brockman n Builders, , LLC C

Wes Brockman 3200 Sterlington Rd Monroe, LA71203 (318) 322-1472

BrooksBuilders,LLC

Tyler Brooks 136 Lacrosse Circle West Monroe, LA71291 (318) 855-5008

Brown'sPainting

Alex Clary 3 Bancroft Circle Monroe, LA71201 (318) 789-5635 http://www.brownspainting.com

BrownstoneAffordableHousing,Ltd

Jeremy Mears 1000 Louisville Avenue Monroe, LA71201 (318) 855-5215 http://www.thebrownstonegroup.net

Builders Services

Donna Stephenson 121 Fennell Dr Monroe, LA71203 (318) 355-8796

Cadence Bank

Don Gonnillini

Bill Meche 3501 Cypress St. West Monroe, LA71291 (318) 397-6400 https://cadencebank.com

Casey&SonsConstruction,LLC

Brandon Casey 89 Lynn Cemetery Rd Mangham, LA71259 (318) 381-0370

CasualConceptsInc. Conrad Blanchard 504 Chickasaw Dr West Monroe, LA71291-2210 (318) 614-1458 http:// www.casualconceptshomebuilding.com

CenturyNextBank

Courtnie Beach 2450 Tower Drive Monroe, LA71201 (318) 812-2265 https://www.cnext.bank/about-us

CenturyReady-Mix

Chip Humble PO Box 4420 Monroe, LA71211-4420 (318) 322-4444 http://www.centuryreadymix.com

Chad Wood Construction

Chad Wood 1206 Darbonne Drive Ruston, LA71270 (513) 500-4539

ChevallierBuilders,LLC

Stephen Chevallier 719 Mosley's Bluff Rd Downsville, LA71234 (318) 548-0078

ChrisJohnsonConstruction,LLC

Chris Johnson 122 Belle Vue Drive West Monroe, LA71291 (318) 512-7370

Chris Moran Construction

Chris Moran 198 Vz Top Farm Rd Dubach, LA71235-3283 (318) 548-0469

ChuckBurkettConstruction,Inc.

Chuck Burkett 3147 Britton Rd West Monroe, LA71292 (318) 397-2827

Coburn's Eddie Miller 1300 Natchitoches West Monroe, LA71291 (318) 323-5454 http://www.coburns.com

CodyPhillipsConstructionCompany, Cody Phillips 143 Stable Run Circle Ruston, LA71270-3221 (318) 245-3096

CodyW.Rials,APLC

Cody Rials 4404 Old Sterlington Rd, Suite 105 Monroe, LA71203 (318) 737-7059 http://www.rialslaw.com

CommunityFinancialInsuranceCenter

David Hoogland 2201 Forsythe Monroe, LA71201 (318) 388-3904 ext. 3551 http:// www.communityfinancialinsurance.com/

ConcordiaNursingHome

Angela Arnold 1905 N 7th St West Monroe, LA71291 (318) 812-2140

CottonwoodBuilders,LLC

James Waldron 121 Dean Rd Rayville, LA71269 (318) 537-1513

CustomBuildersofRuston,LLC

Hank Alexander 124 Trace Drive Ruston, LA71270 (318) 548-9725

Daniel Hollis

Daniel Hollis 950 Fourway Loop Farmerville, LA71241 (318) 245-6204

DannyFontenot

Danny Fontenot 1450 Strozier Rd West Monroe, LA71291-8231 (318) 376-4984

DarkConstruction,LLC

Randall Dark 1611 Arkansas Rd West Monroe, LA71291 (318) 396-1700 http://www.darkconstructionllc.com

DarrylJohnsonConstructionLLC

Darryl Johnson 124 Serenity Lane West Monroe, LA71291 (318) 235-6989

DecorativeConcreteCoatingsLLC

Chad Sanders Shirley Sanders 2124 Dogwood Dr Monroe, LA71201-3605 (318) 398-1885 http://www.artonconcrete.com

DementConstructionofLouisiana,Inc David Dement 235 Peach Ridge Dr West Monroe, LA71291-8656 (318) 372-4100

DeWitt-Giger,LLP Gareld DeWitt PO Box 15197 Monroe, LA71207-5197 (318) 388-8975 http://www.dewittgiger.cpa

DixieShellHomesofAmerica,Inc. Johnny Reeves 203 Blazier Estate Rd West Monroe, LA71292 (318) 325-8789

DonaldClarkPainting

Donald Clark 185 Ranch Rd. Downsville, LA71234 (318) 376-6553

DormanConcreteConstruction,LLC

Armando Juarez 201 Ada St West Monroe, LA71201 (318) 608-5114

DSCSecurity&CommunicationsLLC

Mike Boone 1926 Old Natchitoches Rd West Monroe, LA71292-9465 (318) 327-5554 http://www.digitalsec.biz

DSLD Homes

Dolph Minard 1220 South Range Ave Denham Springs, LA70726 (225) 791-6860 http://www.dsldhomes.com

DupuyFlooring&Acoustical,Inc.

Stanley Dupuy 108 Melvyn Dr Monroe, LA71203-4216 (318) 343-1737 http://www.jedupuy.com

Dustin Odaware

Dustin Odaware 1586 Puckett Lake Rd West Monroe, LA71292 (318) 512-4799

E3ConstructionMaterials,LLC

John Underwood 1018 Norris Ln West Monroe, LA71291-7625 (318) 331-0641

EagleBankMortgage

Susie Dartlon 2020 Tower Drive, Ste 102 Monroe, LA71201 (318) 460-7727

Echo Build

Michael Echols 1800 Riverside Dr Monroe, LA71201 (318) 366-7370

EddieFlanigenBuilders,Inc.

Eddie Flanigen 103 Turnberry Calhoun, LA71225 (318) 355-0045 http://www.flanigenbuilders.com

Elias&NicholsandAssociates,LLC

Mark Hunter

286 Mockingbird Lane Grambling, LA71245 (318) 497-3355 http://enabuilds.com

EliteRoofingSupply-LALLC

Nona Kent 2601 Newcombe St. Monroe, LA71201 (318) 460-7190 http://eliteroofingsupply.com

Entergy

Cindy Gordon 2901 Cypress Street West Monroe, LA71291 (318) 329-5508 http://www.entergy.com

Enviro Services Rentals

Chris Holomon 10227 Hwy 33 Farmerville, LA71241 (318) 368-9111 http://www.enviroservicesrentals.com

ExpertPestControl

John Gay 11741 Hwy 165 N Sterlington, LA71280 (318) 538-1171 http://www.expertpestscontrol.com

First Horizon Bank

Ginger Holton-McGrew 1300 Oliver Rd Monroe, LA71201 (318) 327-3317 http://www.firsthorizon.com/mortgage/ ginger-mcgrew

FlyingJack'sContractors,LLC

Jared Cook 1325 Eagle Point Dr Farmerville, LA71241 (318) 496-0283

FreemanBuilders,LLC

Jeff Freeman 124 Wolf Lair Drive West Monroe, LA71292 (318) 366-2143

FreemanInsulation,LLC

Jamie Freeman 2305 Ruffin Drive Monroe, LA71202 (318) 245-1313 http://www.freemaninsulation.com

FreemanSuspendedCeilings

Justin Freeman 219 Pierce Monroe, LA71203 (318) 654-7644

G & G Construction, , LLC C

Sabrina Guerrero

1936 Old Natchitoches Rd, # 29 West Monroe, LA71292 (318) 237-2557

G W Dixon n Construction n Co o Inc c

Greg Dixon 1133 Ole Highway 15 West Monroe, LA71291-1726 (318) 381-0671 http://www.DixonConstruction.Biz

G Lindsay y Enterprises, , LLC C

Anne Lindsay 2416 Jonesboro Rd West Monroe, LA71294 (318) 372-3636 http://www.monroehvacsystems.com

Galligan n Insurance

Bryan Stephenson

1605 Lamy Lane, Suite A Monroe, LA71201 (318) 322-2184 http://www.galliganins.com

Geaux x Overhead d Door r

Wade Green 502 Pine Street Monroe, LA71201 (318) 324-1546

Gilley's s Heating g & Cooling g LLC

Randy Gilley 2100 Cypress St West Monroe, LA71291 (318) 325-3250 http://www.gilleysac.com

Golson's s Gas, , Lights, , Logs, , and d Grills s Billy Golson 4326 Cypress St West Monroe, LA71291-7404 (318) 397-7171 http://www.golsonsonline.com

Grady y Rinehart t Construction, , LLC C

Grady Rinehart 6746 Westlake Rd Sterlington, LA71280-3242 (318) 665-9090

Greer r Gutters s & Patio o Covers, , LLC C Eric Greer 224 Sarah Lane Calhoun, LA71225 (318) 953-1703

Greg g Freeman n Builders s Greg Freeman 184 Woodward Rd Ruston, LA71270 (318 ) 243-5232

Greg g Russell l Construction, , LLC C

Greg Russell 829 Lake Loop Rd Downsville, LA71234 (318) 381-7175

Gretchen n Kovac c Construction, , LLC C

Gretchen Kovac 214 River Oaks Dr West Monroe, LA71291-2226 (318) 547-6000 http://www.kovacconstructioninc.com

Grindstone e Construction, , LLC C

Ben Cunningham 103 Baron Rd Sterlington, LA71280 (318) 669-2337 http:// www.grindstoneconstructionllc.com

Habitat t for r Humanity y of f Ouachita, , Inc Kathy Gardner Larry Head 2816 Deborah Dr Monroe, LA71201 (318) 323-8003 ext. 3 http://www.HFHO.org

Halo o Construction n Group, , LLC C Michael Hutson 552 Hwy 856 Rayville, LA71269 (318) 477-4256

Harrison n Paint t Company, , Inc Chris Hamm 1526 Fairfield Avenue Shreveport, LA71101 (318) 222-0791

Homeland d Bank k

Lee Michael Estes Vicki Fletcher Paul Hutcheson Nan Stuart 2591 Tower Dr Monroe, LA71201 (318) 570-6700 http://www.homelandfsbank.com

Honduras s Framing g & Construction n Michelle Tims 1513 Bailey St., Lot 2 West Monroe, LA71292 (318) 254-3190

Hopkos s Vinyl l Siding g Matt Hopko 103 Kathryn Lane West Monroe, LA71291 (318) 376-2114

HVAC C Services s Inc Tim Meredith 2713 Plantation Dr Monroe, LA71201-2433 (318) 323-2400

Ideal l Exteriors s of f LA A Inc. . Martin Thibodeaux 4131 Sterlington Rd Monroe, LA71203 (318) 387-4493

Indian n Creek k Construction Jason McKenzie 11212 Highway 2 Shongaloo, LA71072-2771 (318) 846-2424

Infrastructure e Consulting g & Engineering, , PLLC C

J H Construction n

Joey Hodnett 2156 Red Cut Rd West Monroe, LA71292-1684 (318) 355-8709

J P Richardson n Construction, , LLC C

Justin Richardson 329 Henderson Brown Rd West Monroe, LA71292-1632 (318) 237-0808

J JTaylor r Made e Construction n Josh Taylor 1301 Emerson St Monroe, LA71201 (318) 348-6162

JADA A Construction, , Inc. . Joshua Smith 500 Henry Parker Rd Winnsborro, LA71295-7300 (318) 614-1603

James s L. . Davis s Construction, , LLC C

James Davis 146 Redemption Ln. Ruston, LA71270 (318) 202-3691

James s S Lofton n Residential l Construction n Co

Steve Lofton 1389 Highway 183 Rayville, LA71269 (318) 728-3732

Jeff f Newman n Construction n Inc c

Jeff Newman 1762 William Harris Rd West Monroe, LA71292-2459 (318) 355-7007

Hayward d Construction n Alex Hayward 1605 Lamy Ln, Ste E Monroe, LA71201-3773 (318) 325-1452 http://www.haywardconstructionco.com

HBA A Builders s RiskkProgram m Helmut Mundt 2626 Canal St, 3rd Floor New Orleans, LA70119 (855) 442-2467 http://hbabuildersrisk.com

Hinson n Painting, , LLC C Jimmy Hinson 227 Hwy 146 Choudrant, LA71227 (318) 243-8569

Hogan n Agency, , Inc c Charles Hogan 2411 N. 7th St. West Monroe, LA71291 (318) 397-1212 http://www.hoganagencyinc.com

Holyfield d Construction, , Inc c

Joe Holyfield 2371 Tower Dr Monroe, LA71201-5761 (318) 388-2492 http://www.holyfield-inc.com

Mallory Beasley 104 Kansas Lane Monroe, LA71203 (337) 912-9051

Innovative e Exteriors, , Inc Kenneth Berry 433 Downing Pines Rd West Monroe, LA71292 (318) 324-8706

Inspections s Unlimited d Chad Parker 105 Commercial Parkway West Monroe, LA71292-8053 (318) 387-2319

Invisible e Fencing g of f North h Louisiana a Tim Haffner 120 Choctaw West Monroe, LA71291-0402 (318) 396-8877

J & J Construction n John Neal 219 Preston Rd West Monroe, LA71291-8595 (318) 348-2004

J & J Exterminating g Jesse Waddell 910 N. 29th St Monroe, LA71201 (318) 450-6414

J and d D Construction n of f West t Carroll, , Dwayne Smith 1072 Chop Rd Oak Grove, LA71263 (318) 235-6188

Jeremy y Andrews s Construction, , LLC C Jeremy Andrews 256 Sonny Day Rd Monroe, LA71203 (318) 537-2301

Jetson n Inc dba a The e Toggery y Tom Baker 1400 N 18th St Monroe, LA71201-4912 (318) 388-4939 http://www.thetoggery.com

JNT T Home e Improvement, , LLC C

Nicky Hancock 631 Fourway Loop Farmerville, LA71241 (318) 381-5197

Joe e Johnston n Builders, , LLC C

Joseph Johnston 118 Briarcliff West Monroe, LA71291 (318) 614-3686

Joe e Martin, , LLC C

Bebe Martin 451 Owens Rd Calhoun, LA71225-9677 (318) 644-2068

Jonathan n Hill l Construction n Inc c

Jonathan Hill 3806 Cypress Street West Monroe, LA71291 (318) 327-3085 http://www.jhillconstruction.com

KATCOConstruction,LLC

Kevin Taylor

11 Coles Creek Dr Oak Ridge, LA71264-3203 (318) 397-2814

KepperTrucking&DirtContracting, LLC

Eddie Kepper 868 Hwy 139 Monroe, LA71203 (318) 343-8790

Kevin L. DeBruhl Construction

Kevin DeBruhl PO Box 1501 West Monroe, LA71294 (318) 235-0390 http://www.kldconstruction.net

KleanKingCarpet&AirDuctCleaning

Lori Garlington 707 30th Street Monroe, LA71201 (318) 323-8722

Kovac/JMJConstruction,Inc.

Joe Magee 100 River Point Dr. West Monroe, LA71291 (318) 512-4041

LavelleEntityLLC

Ernest Muhammad 1013 Griffin St. Monroe, LA71203 (773) 858-9018 http://www.lavelle-entity.com

Lazenby&Associates,Inc.

Jason Thornhill 2000 N 7th St West Monroe, LA71291-4482 (318) 387-2710 http://www.lazenbyengr.com

LegacyLandDevelopment,LLC

Debbie Campbell 1960 Ivy St Pollock, LA71467-3522 (318) 794-3166

LegacyWealthConcepts

Alan Stephenson 216 Bell Lane, Ste. B West Monroe, LA71291 (318) 324-8410 http://www.stephenson-financial.com

Lenard&WatleyConcreteConstruction

LLC

Ricky Watley 1277 Lubenia Rd Calhoun, LA71225 (318) 547-3252

Level Tech

Nathan Rowton 1169 Hwy 2 Sterlington, LA71280 (318) 376-9175

LouisianaBuildersofNorthLouisiana, Michael Chase Sanson 505 Pine St Monroe, LA71201 (318) 614-6965

LouisianaSouthernStone,LLC

Brad Williams 824 Caney Lake Rd Minden, LA71055 (318) 773-0059 http://www.granitela.com

M&TPropertyManagement

Lisa Barfield Phillips 1910 Farmerville Hwy Ruston, LA71270 (318) 232-1550 ext. 1001 http:// www.mandtpropertymanagement.com

MACA/C&Heat,LLC

Mike McFarlin 105 Glen Eagles Rd Calhoun, LA71225-7932 (318) 396-5633 http://www.macairandheat.com

MACBuilders,LLC

Anthony McFarlin 105 Glen Eagles Court Calhoun, LA71225 (318) 372-6275

MagnoliaConstruction,LLC

Bryn Meredith 307 Register Street West Monroe, LA71291 (318) 355-5085

MannInternational,Inc. Lily Mann 325 Northwood Dr West Monroe, LA71291 (318) 366-6377

Marion State Bank

Tommy Barker 9032 Hwy 165 North Sterlington, LA71280 (318) 665-4571 http://marionstate.bank

Masseybuilders,LLC

Michael Massey 245 Southern Lakes Drive Calhoun, LA71225 (318) 450-9462

MastersEnterprisesLLCofLouisiana

Ricky Simpson 331 Forrest Ave Bastrop, LA71220 (318) 283-8898

Mathis Construction Perry Mathis 198 Cooper Rd Dubach, LA71235-2841 (318) 777-8172

MattsonPaintingCoLLC

Robert Mattson 10551 Williamsburg Ln Bastrop, LA71220 (318) 376-6090

McAdamsCustomBuildingInc Lori Hursey PO Box 6094 Monroe, LA71211-6094 (318) 343-2274

MCDHomeImprovement,LLC

Shane McDonald 513 Frederick St Monroe, LA71201 (318) 372-3193

McPherson Construction LLC

Stephen McPherson 1187 Mock Rd West Monroe, LA71291 (318) 237-1508

Memroe Homes LLC Scott Long 183 Sambo Nelson Rd Calhoun, LA71225 (901) 361-4451

MikeButlerConstruction,LLC

Mike Butler PO Box 4587 Monroe, LA71211 (318) 331-2213

Mike McMorris Construction Mike McMorris 2307 Jasmine St Monroe, LA71201-4125 (318) 372-7446

MikeSmithHeating&AirConditioning

Mike Smith 1409 Natchitoches St West Monroe, LA71292 (318) 325-5523 http://www.mikesmithac.com

MiletelloBuilders,LLC

Colby Miletello 11447 Trails End Rd Oak Ridge, LA71264 (318) 376-6701

Moasir Huerta Moasir Huerta 1501 Atkins Road, Lot #5 Ruston, LA71270 (318) 497-2521

Monroe Overhead Doors Harry Hawthorne 315 Horseshoe Lake Monroe, LA71203 (318) 322-6139 http:// www.overheaddoorcoofmonroe.com

Murphy'sHomeRenovations,LLC Brock Murphy 295 Jim Finley Rd Calhoun, LA71225 (318) 372-1651

NeatheryConstruction

Wade Neathery 896 McIntyre Ln Delhi, LA71232-7342 (318) 878-9098

NewWay,LLC

Les Wilkerson 103 Craft Rd West Monroe, LA71291 (817) 781-6225

Newcomer,MorrisandYoung,Inc.

Graham Morris 1220 Stubbs Monroe, LA71201 (318) 325-1544 http://www.nmy.com

NoahByrdConstruction,LLC

Noah Byrd 100 Westwood Dr West Monroe, LA71292 (318) 914-3236

North Louisiana Electrical

Jacob McCartney 198 Phillips Rd West Monroe, LA71292 (318) 237-9456 http://www.northlouisianaelectrical.com

NortheastMasonry,LLC

Lanny McVay 2309 Winfield Rd West Monroe, LA71292 (318) 366-6172

O'NealgasInc

Gary Fisher Cole Williams PO Box 536 Choudrant, LA71227-0536 (318) 768-2511 http://www.onealgas.com

OtwellFlooringCompany

Daniel Otwell 2039 LA Hwy 33 Ruston, LA71270 (318) 242-1003 http://www.otwellflooring.com

OuachitaMasonry,LLC

Paul Chambless 110 Tidwell Rd Downsville, LA71234 (318) 805-3910

OuachitaRidgeConstruction,LLC

Sam Chapman 1600 Riverside Dr, Unit 217 Monroe, LA71201 (225) 907-9199

OurPlanB,Inc.

Larry Hoss PO Box 768 Ruston, LA71273-0768 (318) 242-0156

Outdoor Elements Insulation

Jeffrey Hicks 600 Jim Arrant Rd West Monroe, LA71292 (318) 245-3483

P&RSiding

Paul Branch 247 Wall Williams Rd West Monroe, LA71291 (318) 329-9223

P.A.K.Construction&Development, LLC

Clint Bryant 1811 Tower Drive, Ste B Monroe, LA71201 (318) 348-5600

ParksHeat&AirdbaHealthyHomesof LA,LLC

Bobby Parks PO Box 3127 West Monroe, LA71294-3127 (318) 397-1918 http://www.healthyhomesla.com

ParkwoodDevelopment

Anne Sanders 130 Parkwood Blvd West Monroe, LA71292 (318) 323-7084

PattersonEnterprisez,LLC

Thornton Patterson 506 Hwy 2 Sterlington, LA71280 (318) 282-4960

PaulMillsBuilder,Inc.

Paul Mills 195 Danna Rd West Monroe, LA71292 (318) 355-0823

PBMProperties,LLC

Charlie Griggs 141 Dandy Ln West Monroe, LA71291 (318) 396-8222

PelicanStateBuilders,LLC

Nick Sampognaro 2040 Hwy. 820 Choudrant, LA71227 (318) 366-3936

Penni Aulds

Penni Aulds 814 Hodge Watson Rd Calhoun, LA71225 (318) 614-0168

PerryHomeDesignCenter

Gaylon Perry 333 Kingfisher Rd Sterlington, LA71280 (318) 376-1314 http://perryhomedesigns.com

PeterAlanLensing

Peter Lensing 514 Johnson Street Lake Providence, LA71254 (432) 556-2448

PoolWorx,LLC

Ronny Arnold 91 Hwy 135 Rayville, LA71269 (318) 334-2602 http://www.poolworxllc.com

Powell'sPrecisionGutters,LLC

Seth Powell 2112 Calloway Rd Downsville, LA71234 (318) 547-2035

Premier Exteriors

John Fowler PO Box 291 West Monroe, LA71294 (318) 397-1557

ProfessionalPlumbingServicesofNELA

William Robert PO Box 1521 West Monroe, LA71294-1521 (318) 381-2619

ProgressiveBank

Barry Bell

Hal Hinchliffe 1411 N 19th St Monroe, LA71201 (318) 398-9772 http://www.progressivebank.com

ProsperousPaintingLLC

Richard Spence 3683 Hwy 818 Ruston, LA71270-8274 (318) 237-7884

Pruitt'sAirConditioning&Heating,Inc.

J.B. Pruitt PO Box 4192 Monroe, LA71211-4192 (318) 388-3400

QuincyAllenPlumbing,Inc

Quincy Allen 4292 Hwy 15 Mangham, LA71259 (318) 537-4634

R C Builders LLC

Robert Neel 137 Oakhaven Dr Farmerville, LA71241-5063 (318) 245-5295

R T & F Construction

Richard Heard 300 W Carolina Ruston, LA71270 (318) 245-0468

R.L.HottDesigns

Larry Hott 3302 Canal St. Ruston, LA71270 (318) 548-6699

Rafael Lara Construction

Rafael Lara PO Box 54 Swartz, LA71281 (318) 791-1450

RainTightRoofing/BadWeatherRestorations

Bryan Thigpen 103 Lake Village Dr West Monroe, LA71291 (318) 353-7663

RangerDevelopment,LLC

Wes Tichenor PO Box 1552 West Monroe, LA71294 (318) 388-4602

RaymondConstructionEnterprisesofLa.

Paul David Raymond 1900 Lamy Lane Suite B Monroe, LA71201 (318) 680-1149

Ray'sHomeImprovements,LLC

Ray Albritton 709 Austin Avenue West Monroe, LA71292 (318) 537-2104

ReadLumber&Supply

Judy Read Blake Simpson 206 Bernice Hwy Farmerville, LA71241-2135 (318) 368-2531

ReddPestControlofMonroe,LLC

Paul Eikert PO Box 14814 Monroe, LA71207-4814 (318) 325-6073

Redwood Construction LLC

Warren Brown 1695 Bear Creek Rd Quitman, LA71268 (318) 614-8577

Reeves,Coon&Funderburg

James Stephens 2301 Tower Dr, Monroe Monroe, LA71201 (318) 361-0030 http://www.rcfinsurance.com

ReggieCarterConstruction

Reggie Carter 332 Bailey Rd Farmerville, LA71241-5542 (318) 548-4424

RhymesRenovations&ContractingLLC

Randy Rhymes 2802 Carondelet Ln Monroe, LA71201 (318) 323-2451

Ricks'Contractors,LLC

Phillip Ricks 7382 Wooten Drive Collinston, LA71229-9019 (318) 789-6764

RiddleBuilders,Inc.

Robert Riddle 819 North 3rd Monroe, LA71201-5823 (318) 324-1222 http://www.riddlebuilders.com

Riser Construction

Daniel Riser 800 Comanche Trail West Monroe, LA71291 (318) 355-2108

RiverCityReadyMix

George Bryant 602 Well Rd West Monroe, LA71292-0136 (318) 387-5831 ext. 18

RJBuilders,LLC

Jay Freeman 181 Creekside Drive Ruston, LA71270 (318) 245-2690

RoblesBuilders,LLC

Carlos Robles 104 Ridgedale Lake Rd West Monroe,, LA71291-2079 (318) 732-7127

Rockett's Custom Cabinets

Marc Rockett 111 Lost Lakes West Monroe, LA71291 (318) 381-6754

RodgerF.Baker

Rodger Baker 116 Emerald Dr. West Monroe, LA71292 (318) 372-8888

RogersManufacturingCorp

Michael Bartlett

801 Industrial Parkway West Monroe, LA71291-9197 (318) 396-5700 http://www.rogersmfg.com

Roof Maxx Monroe

Anthony Vaz 1827 Old Natchitoches Rd West Monroe, LA71292 (318) 816-4111 http://www.rmnela.com

DIRECTORY

RouseConstructionCompany,Inc

Harvey Rouse 11861 Highway 17 Oak Grove, LA71263-7658 (318) 428-3745

Rucker'sCustomCabinets,LLC

James Rucker 763 Esperance Lane Columbia, LA71418 (318) 649-0200 http://www.ruckerscustomcabinets.com

Russell-Moore Lumber

Randy Russell 3116 Desiard St Monroe, LA71201-7212 (318) 325-3164

RyanAutoGroup

Merl Dickson

1101 Oliver Rd Monroe, LA71201-5713 (318) 387-2222 http://www.ryanautomotive.com

S and S Pro Construction and Remodeling,LLC

Noe` Acosta 113 Tupelo Drive West Monroe, LA71291 (318) 557-7610

SNB,LLC

Steve Barbara 709 Wilson West Monroe, LA71291 (318) 410-0610

SampoContracting&Inspections,Inc

Michael Sampognaro

3611 Deborah Drive Monroe, LA71201 (318) 512-7005 http://www.sampocontracting.com/

SanfordFamilyConstruction,LLC

James Sanford 243 Beulah Church Rd Calhoun, LA71225-8815 (318) 547-3931

ServproofMonroe/WestMonroe Don Legg 825 Stone Ave Monroe, LA71201 (318) 345-5121

Shane Mock Construction LLC

Shane Mock 396 Springhill Rd Monroe, LA71203 (318) 816-1886

SherwinWilliamsCompany

Max Bacon

Jason Camp Wayne Hendricks

Amber Wilkerson 2805 Cypress St West Monroe, LA71291 (318) 325-4648 https://www.sherwin-williams.com/

Smart - B Homes

Tim Hammett PO Box 1932 West Monroe, LA71294 (318) 537-9632 http://www.smartbhomes.com

Smith h Blind d & Awning g / The e Blind d Place e

Malcolm Bass 411 Hudson Monroe, LA71201-5503 (318) 323-2640 http://www.smithblindandawning.com

Smith h Builders, , LLC C

Charles Smith 221 Creek Stone Dr. West Monroe, LA71291-0710 (318) 396-5525

Snuffy's s LLC C Kerry Jordan 3040 Hwy 151 Downsville, LA71234 (318) 243-5106

Southern n Construction n Services s Tim Southern 2716 Bramble Drive Monroe, LA71201 (318) 953-5011

Southern n Delta a Homes, , Inc Ronnie Savage 2601 Arkansas Rd West Monroe, LA71291 (318) 396-3846

Southern n Heritage e Homes, , Inc Kenneth Berry 433 Downing Pines Rd West Monroe, LA71292 (318) 324-8706

Southern n Home e Contractors, , LLC C

Corey Southern 338 Hattaway Rd Calhoun, LA71225 (318) 789-0624

Staggs s Discount t Motors s A.W. Staggs 1300 Thomas Rd West Monroe, LA71292-5828 (318) 325-0110

StandarddEnterprises, , Inc David Turrentine PO Box 4086 Monroe, LA71211-4086 (318) 387-2662 http://www.standardenterprises.com

Stefan n Green n Realty y & Construction, , Inc

Stefan Green 1459 Frenchman's Bend Rd Monroe, LA71203 (318) 325-0554

Stewart's s Helping g Hands, , LLC C

Steven Stewart 330 Auburn Ave Monroe, LA71201 (318) 376-7838

Stone e Design n Countertops s LLC C

Angie Smith 4215 Sterlington Rd Monroe, LA71203 (318) 658-9527

Strong g Built t Construction, , Inc. .

Debbie Strong 81 Hwy 132 Mangham, LA71259 (318) 355-3952

Stuart t C Irby y Co o Billy Marks 703 Stella St West Monroe, LA71291-4141 (318) 325-2307 http://www.irby.com

Sullivan n Plumbing g Ord Sullivan 241 Dandy Ln West Monroe, LA71291-1760 (318) 396-7079

Superior r Paint t & Drywall l Karl Voorhees 620 North 4th St Monroe, LA71201-6244 (318) 325-5808

T D M Construction n Co., , Inc

Tim Martin PO Box 249 Calhoun, LA71225 (318) 376-0984 Taylor r Custom m Homes s Joel Taylor 113 Caldwell Rd Lot 18 West Monroe, LA71291 (318) 732-6719

Tempco o Insulation, , Inc.

Jamie Freeman 2305 Ruffin Drive Monroe, LA71202 (318) 325-1485 http://www.tempcoinsulation.com

Terry y Parker r Painting g Terry Parker PO Box 361 Start, LA71279 (318) 355-5147

The e Lincoln n Agency y

Linda Gortemiller Colin Wade 504 S Service Rd E Ruston, LA71270 (318) 255-2913 http://www.lincolnagency.com

The e Plumbing g Warehouse/LCR R

Cory Chism

Sarah Kelley Beau Robertson 1501 Cypress St West Monroe, LA71291 (318) 325-1744 http://www.tpwmonroe.com

The e Weather r Protection n Company y Daryl Taylor 1436 Hwy 139 Monroe, LA71203 (318) 450-4271 https://raintightroofs.com/

Thomas s & Farr r Agency y Inc c Joe Farr 2200 Tower Dr Monroe, LA71201-5753 (318) 361-4703 http://www.tfins.com

Thomas s M Woods s Construction, , LLC C

Thomas Woods 2702 Larchmont Circle Monroe, LA71201 (318) 381-2059

Timber r Ridge e Builders, , LLC C Charlie Paris 410 Olive St. Monroe, LA71201 (318) 556-1146

Tom m Sanders s Bldg Mart, , LLC C Jeri Watson 431 Downing Pines Rd West Monroe, LA71292-8009 (318) 325-9677 http://www.tomsandersbuildingmart.com

Towns s Construction, , Inc Matthew Towns 503 E 4th St Bernice, LA71222 (318) 514-9925

Twin n City y Builders, , LLC C Andy Day 350 Desiard Plaza Monroe, LA71203 (318) 547-2142

University y of f Louisiana a Monroe Don Colegrove 2710 Sutton Ln Monroe, LA71201 (318) 342-1865

Unseen n Fence e of f Louisiana a Gary McCann 118 Downs Rd Ruston, LA71270-6984 (318) 548-6412 http://unseenfence.com

Vista a Construction n Group Jeremy McMorris 201 Knowles Lane West Monroe, LA71291 (318) 366-7450

Vogland's s Home e and d Business s Solutions s Inc. . Garrett Vogland 116 Spruce Lane Farmerville, LA71241 (651) 434-5954

Waste e Connections s of f Louisiana, , Inc. . Sheri Carter Mindy Scott 632 Meadowlark Drive Monroe, LA71203 (318) 343-4628

Weed d Electric c Bryan Weed 97 Bess Lake Rd Rayville, LA71269 (318) 477-1105

West t & Weems s Construction, , LLC C Brian West 2571 Tower Drive, Ste 5 Monroe, LA71201-5700 (318) 914-3421

West t Feed d and d Farm m Supply y Danny Matthews 819 Thomas Rd West Monroe, LA71291 (318) 387-5712

The e Cathey y Group, , LLC C Stewart Cathey 8 Angelina Lane Monroe, LA71203 (318) 791-9708

The e Home e Improvement t Outlet t Mark Norris PO BOX 315 West Monroe, LA71294 (318) 325-3400 http://www.hioutlet.com

The e Hopper r Agency y LLC

Brenda Hopper 402 E Water St. Farmerville, LA71241 (318) 368-7381

Trey y Foster r Construction, , LLC C Trey Foster 2116 Cook Rd Ruston, LA71270 (318) 235-0937

Tubbs s by y Grubbs/Donnie e Grubbs s Inc. . Donnie Grubbs 402 Cypress St. West Monroe, LA71291 (318) 324-1232 http://www.donniegrubbs.com

Turner r & Sons s Concrete e & Construction, , LLC C Leroy Turner 166 Klaci Lane Monroe, LA71203 (318) 381-1720

Turpin's s Buy y Rite e Bldg g Material l Delton Hearn 2912 Cameron St Monroe, LA71201-3714 (318) 388-0950

Whitlock k Realty y & Construction, , Inc. . Isaac Fife PO Box 4286 Monroe, LA71211-4286 (318) 343-4170 http://www.whitlockrealty.net

Wide e Open n Contracting, , Inc Caleb Soignier 584 Randy Rd. West Monroe, LA71292 (318) 355-5837

DISCLAIMER: This list of the members of the Home Builders Association of Northeast Louisiana was produced in response to request concerning certain trades & occupations, and is not intended as a recommendation or certification as to quality of work, fitness to perform, or financial capacity as a contractor. HBANELA recommends checking with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors at www.lslbc.louisiana.gov before selecting your builder or subcontractor to verify their license is current, and to check for any complaints. Since our membership changes monthly, the most up-to-date listings can be found at www.hbanela.com, “Find A Member, Product, or Service”.

Accounting, Tax Preparation

DeWitt -Giger, LLP

Gareld DeWitt

Phone: (318) 388-8975 http://www.dewittgiger.cpa

AcousticalCeilings

318 Construction, LLC

Jon McCartney

Phone: (318) 538-1014 http://318construction.com (See our ad on page 47)

Dupuy Flooring & Acoustical, Inc.

Stanley Dupuy Phone: (318) 343-1737 http://www.jedupuy.com

Freeman Suspended Ceilings

Justin Freeman

Phone: (318) 654-7644

Additions & Remodeling

318 Construction, LLC

Jon McCartney Phone: (318) 538-1014 http://318construction.com (See our ad on page 47)

Bing Bishop Construction Co., Inc.

Justin Bishop Phone: (318) 322-6635

Cottonwood Builders, LLC James Waldron Phone: (318) 537-1513

Dark Construction, LLC Randall Dark Phone: (318) 396-1700 http://www.darkconstructionllc.com

Dement Construction of Louisiana, Inc

David Dement

Phone: (318) 372-4100

Elias & Nichols and Associates, LLC

Mark Hunter

Phone: (318) 497-3355 http://enabuilds.com

Halo Construction Group, LLC

Michael Hutson Phone: (318) 477-4256

Joe Johnston Builders, LLC

Joseph Johnston Phone: (318) 614-3686

Joe Martin, LLC

Bebe Martin Phone: (318) 644-2068

Mike McMorris Construction

Mike McMorris Phone: (318) 372-7446

Ranger Development, LLC

Wes Tichenor Phone: (318) 388-4602 (See our ad on page 55)

Rhymes Renovations & Contracting LLC

Randy Rhymes

Phone: (318) 323-2451 (See our ad on page 2)

Towns Construction, Inc.

Matthew Towns Phone: (318) 514-9925

Wide Open Contracting, Inc.

Caleb Soignier Phone: (318) 355-5837

Advertising, Marketing, & Public Relations

Newcomer, Morris and Young, Inc.

Graham Morris Phone: (318) 325-1544 http://www.nmy.com

Air Purification & Indoor Air Quality

318 Construction, LLC

Jon McCartney

Phone: (318) 538-1014 http://318construction.com (See our ad on page 47)

Appliance Suppliers

BBQguys.com

Andrew Huffman

Phone: (225) 910-6801

Coburn's

Eddie Miller

Phone: (318) 323-5454 http://www.coburns.com

Golson's Gas, Lights, Logs, and Grills

Billy Golson

Phone: (318) 397-7171 http://www.golsonsonline.com

O'Nealgas Inc

Gary Fisher

Cole Williams

Phone: (318) 768-2511 http://www.onealgas.com

The Home Improvement Outlet

Mark Norris

Phone: (318) 325-3400 http://www.hioutlet.com

Asbestos Abatement

Echo Build

Michael Echols

Phone: (318) 366-7370

Attorneys

Cody W. Rials, APLC

Cody Rials

Phone: (318) 737-7059 http://www.rialslaw.com

Auto & Truck Dealership

Ryan Auto Group Merl Dickson

Phone: (318) 387-2222 http://www.ryanautomotive.com

Staggs Discount Motors

A.W. Staggs

Phone: (318) 325-0110

Banking - Commercial Banking BancorpSouth

Don Gonnillini

Bill Meche

Phone: (318) 397-6400 http://www.bancorpsouth.com

Homeland Bank

Lee Michael Estes

Vicki Fletcher

Paul Hutcheson

Nan Stuart Phone: (318) 570-6700 http://www.homelandfsbank.com (See our ad on page 3)

Marion State Bank

Tommy Barker Phone: (318) 665-4571 http://marionstate.bank

Banking - Mortgage Lending BancorpSouth

Don Gonnillini

Bill Meche

Phone: (318) 397-6400 http://www.bancorpsouth.com

Century Next Bank Courtnie Beach Phone: (318) 812-2265 https://www.cnext.bank/about-us

Eagle Bank Mortgage

Susie Dartlon Phone: (318) 460-7727

First Horizon Bank Ginger Holton-McGrew Phone: (318) 327-3317 http://www.firsthorizon.com/mortgage/gingermcgrew (See our ad on page 11)

Homeland Bank

Lee Michael Estes

Vicki Fletcher

Paul Hutcheson Nan Stuart Phone: (318) 570-6700 http://www.homelandfsbank.com (See our ad on page 3)

Marion State Bank

Tommy Barker Phone: (318) 665-4571 http://marionstate.bank

Progressive Bank

Barry Bell Hal Hinchliffe Phone: (318) 398-9772 http://www.progressivebank.com

Bathroom Remodeling

318 Construction, LLC

Jon McCartney Phone: (318) 538-1014 http://318construction.com (See our ad on page 47)

Cottonwood Builders, LLC

James Waldron Phone: (318) 537-1513

Dark Construction, LLC

Randall Dark Phone: (318) 396-1700 http://www.darkconstructionllc.com

Dement Construction of Louisiana, Inc David Dement Phone: (318) 372-4100

Ideal Exteriors of LA Inc.

Martin Thibodeaux Phone: (318) 387-4493

Legacy Land Development, LLC

Debbie Campbell Phone: (318) 794-3166

Ranger Development, LLC

Wes Tichenor Phone: (318) 388-4602 (See our ad on page 55)

Tubbs by Grubbs/Donnie Grubbs Inc.

Donnie Grubbs Phone: (318) 324-1232 http://www.donniegrubbs.com

Blinds, , Awnings, , & Window w Coverings s Sherwin Williams Company

Max Bacon

Jason Camp

Wayne Hendricks Amber Wilkerson

Phone: (318) 325-4648 https://www.sherwin-williams.com/ (See our Ad on page 54)

Smith Blind & Awning / The Blind Place

Malcolm Bass

Phone: (318) 323-2640 http://www.smithblindandawning.com

Blower r Door r Testing g Bell Heating & A/C

Ricky Bell

Phone: (318) 396-8979 http://www.bellheatingandair.com

Blount Electric Heating & Air, LLC

Mike Blount

Phone: (318) 237-7175

Parks Heat & Air dba Healthy Homes of LA, LLC

Bobby Parks Phone: (318) 397-1918 http://www.healthyhomesla.com

Brick, , Masonry, , & Stone e Suppliers s Acme Brick, Tile & More

Chris Mangrum Phone: (318) 325-9652 http://www.brick.com

Arkansas Stone Company, Inc.

Chad Culp

Phone: (318) 396-1828 http://www.arkansasstone.com

Brick, , Masonry, , Stone e & Tile e Work k Elias & Nichols and Associates, LLC

Mark Hunter Phone: (318) 497-3355 http://enabuilds.com

Mike McMorris Construction

Mike McMorris Phone: (318) 372-7446

Ouachita Masonry, LLC

Paul Chambless Phone: (318) 805-3910

Builder r 318 Construction, LLC

Jon McCartney Phone: (318) 538-1014 http://318construction.com (See our ad on page 47)

A & M Builders, LLC

Anthony Savana

Phone: (318) 355-1280

Bondco Residential, LLC

Jason Bond Phone: (318) 410-9582

DSLD Homes

Dolph Minard Phone: (225) 791-6860 http://www.dsldhomes.com

Elias & Nichols and Associates, LLC

Mark Hunter Phone: (318) 497-3355 http://enabuilds.com

Greg Russell Construction, LLC

Greg Russell Phone: (318) 381-7175

J P Richardson Construction, LLC

Justin Richardson Phone: (318) 237-0808

J Taylor Made Construction

Josh Taylor Phone: (318) 348-6162

JADA Construction, Inc.

Joshua Smith Phone: (318) 614-1603

McPherson Construction LLC

Stephen McPherson Phone: (318) 237-1508

Mike McMorris Construction Mike McMorris Phone: (318) 372-7446

Pelican State Builders, LLC

Nick Sampognaro Phone: (318) 366-3936

Shane Mock Construction LLC Shane Mock Phone: (318) 816-1886

Trey Foster Construction, LLC

Trey Foster Phone: (318) 235-0937

Builder r- Commercial l 318 Construction, LLC

Jon McCartney Phone: (318) 538-1014 http://318construction.com

Achievers of Louisiana, Inc. Jerry Adams James Dortch Phone: (318) 325-0555 http://www.achieversinc.com

Barkley Construction, LLC Cody Barkley Phone: (318) 557-2710

BCC Contracting, LLC Barry Collins Phone: (318) 651-0733 http://www.cfm-enterprises.com

Benchmark Construction Group of Louisiana Zachary Brister Phone: (318) 340-6377 http://www.Benchmarkconstructiongroup.com

Bing Bishop Construction Co., Inc.

Justin Bishop Phone: (318) 322-6635

Blue Heron Homes, LLC James Reneau A J Siggers Phone: (318) 855-3186 http://www.blueheronhomes.com

Bondco Residential, LLC Jason Bond Phone: (318) 410-9582

Brian Reese Allen Co. Inc. Brian Allen Phone: (318) 248-3252 http://www.bracobuilders.com

Brockman Builders, LLC

Wes Brockman Phone: (318) 322-1472

Casual Concepts Inc. Conrad Blanchard Phone: (318) 614-1458 http://www.casualconceptshomebuilding.com

Chevallier Builders, LLC

Stephen Chevallier Phone: (318) 548-0078

Chris Johnson Construction, LLC Chris Johnson Phone: (318) 512-7370

Chuck Burkett Construction, Inc. Chuck Burkett Phone: (318) 397-2827

Echo Build Michael Echols Phone: (318) 366-7370

Eddie Flanigen Builders, Inc. Eddie Flanigen Phone: (318) 355-0045 http://www.flanigenbuilders.com

G W Dixon Construction Co Inc Greg Dixon Phone: (318) 381-0671 http://www.DixonConstruction.Biz

Halo Construction Group, LLC Michael Hutson Phone: (318) 477-4256

Holyfield Construction, Inc Joe Holyfield Phone: (318) 388-2492 http://www.holyfield-inc.com

James L. Davis Construction, LLC James Davis Phone: (318) 202-3691

Jeff Newman Construction Inc Jeff Newman Phone: (318) 355-7007

Joe Johnston Builders, LLC Joseph Johnston Phone: (318) 614-3686

KADAV, Inc Jackie James Phone: (318) 255-0999

Kevin L. DeBruhl Construction Kevin DeBruhl Phone: (318) 235-0390 http://www.kldconstruction.net

Louisiana Builders of North Louisiana, LLC Michael Chase Sanson Phone: (318) 614-6965

MAC Builders, LLC Anthony McFarlin Phone: (318) 372-6275

Magnolia Construction, LLC Bryn Meredith Phone: (318) 355-5085

Mathis Construction Perry Mathis Phone: (318) 777-8172

Ranger Development, LLC

Wes Tichenor

Phone: (318) 388-4602 (See our ad on page 55)

Raymond Construction Enterprises of La. Paul David Raymond Phone: (318) 680-1149

Ricks' Contractors, LLC Phillip Ricks Phone: (318) 789-6764

Rouse Construction Company, Inc Harvey Rouse Phone: (318) 428-3745

Sampo Contracting & Inspections, Inc Michael Sampognaro Phone: (318) 512-7005 http://www.sampocontracting.com/

Servpro of Monroe/West Monroe

Don Legg

Maria St. Clair Phone: (318) 345-5121 (See our ad on page 47)

Southern Construction Services

Tim Southern Phone: (318) 953-5011

Strong Built Construction, Inc. Debbie Strong Phone: (318) 355-3952

The Cathey Group, LLC Stewart Cathey Phone: (318) 791-9708

Timber Ridge Builders, LLC Charlie Paris Phone: (318) 556-1146

Towns Construction, Inc. Matthew Towns Phone: (318) 514-9925

Vista Construction Group Jeremy McMorris Phone: (318) 366-7450

Builder r- Construction n Management t Services s 318 Construction, LLC Jon McCartney Phone: (318) 538-1014 http://318construction.com (See our ad on page 47)

DSLD Homes

Dolph Minard Phone: (225) 791-6860 http://www.dsldhomes.com

Timber Ridge Builders, LLC

Charlie Paris Phone: (318) 556-1146

Builder r- Log g Homes s

Joe Johnston Builders, LLC Joseph Johnston Phone: (318) 614-3686

Builder r- MetallBuildings s

Bing Bishop Construction Co., Inc. Justin Bishop Phone: (318) 322-6635

J and D Construction of West Carroll, Inc

Dwayne Smith

Phone: (318) 235-6188 (See our ad on page 6)

Joe Johnston Builders, LLC Joseph Johnston Phone: (318) 614-3686

Ranger Development, LLC Wes Tichenor Phone: (318) 388-4602 (See our ad on page 55)

Builder r- Multi-Family y 318 Construction, LLC Jon McCartney Phone: (318) 538-1014 http://318construction.com (See our ad on page 47)

Bing Bishop Construction Co., Inc. Justin Bishop Phone: (318) 322-6635

Brockman Builders, LLC Wes Brockman Phone: (318) 322-1472

Brownstone Affordable Housing, Ltd Jeremy Mears Phone: (318) 855-5215 http://www.thebrownstonegroup.net

Gretchen Kovac Construction, LLC Gretchen Kovac Phone: (318) 547-6000 http://www.kovacconstructioninc.com

Joe Johnston Builders, LLC Joseph Johnston Phone: (318) 614-3686

Legacy Land Development, LLC Debbie Campbell Phone: (318) 794-3166

Magnolia Construction, LLC Bryn Meredith Phone: (318) 355-5085

Raymond Construction Enterprises of La. Paul David Raymond Phone: (318) 680-1149

Standard Enterprises, Inc. David Turrentine Phone: (318) 387-2662 http://www.standardenterprises.com

Builder r- Residential l

318 Construction, LLC

Jon McCartney Phone: (318) 538-1014 http://318construction.com (See our ad on page 47)

A & M Builders, LLC

Anthony Savana

Phone: (318) 355-1280

Allen Builders, LLC

Roy Allen Phone: (318) 348-8920

B & B Properties of Ouachita, LLC

Bobby Swanner Phone: (318) 614-5215

B G & Company Builders, Inc.

Carolyn Swanner Phone: (318) 396-5937

Barkley Construction, LLC

Cody Barkley Phone: (318) 557-2710

Bastrop Roofing & Construction, LLC

Jimmy Christmas Phone: (318) 281-4822

BCC Contracting, LLC

Barry Collins Phone: (318) 651-0733 http://www.cfm-enterprises.com

Benchmark Construction Group of Louisiana

Zachary Brister Phone: (318) 340-6377 http://www.Benchmarkconstructiongroup.com

Benjamin Owens Building Contractor

Benji Owens Phone: (318) 388-4506

Bing Bishop Construction Co., Inc.

Justin Bishop Phone: (318) 322-6635

Blue Heron Homes, LLC James Reneau A J Siggers Phone: (318) 855-3186 http://www.blueheronhomes.com

Bondco Residential, LLC

Jason Bond Phone: (318) 410-9582

Brian Reese Allen Co. Inc.

Brian Allen Phone: (318) 248-3252 http://www.bracobuilders.com

Brockman Builders, LLC

Wes Brockman Phone: (318) 322-1472

Casual Concepts Inc.

Conrad Blanchard Phone: (318) 614-1458 http://www.casualconceptshomebuilding.com

Chevallier Builders, LLC

Stephen Chevallier Phone: (318) 548-0078

Chris Johnson Construction, LLC

Chris Johnson Phone: (318) 512-7370

Chris Moran Construction

Chris Moran Phone: (318) 548-0469

Chuck Burkett Construction, Inc.

Chuck Burkett Phone: (318) 397-2827

Cody Phillips Construction Company, LLC

Cody Phillips Phone: (318) 245-3096

Custom Builders of Ruston, LLC

Hank Alexander Phone: (318) 548-9725

Daniel Hollis Phone: (318) 245-6204

Darryl Johnson Construction LLC

Darryl Johnson Phone: (318) 235-6989

DSLD Homes Dolph Minard Phone: (225) 791-6860 http://www.dsldhomes.com

Eddie Flanigen Builders, Inc. Eddie Flanigen Phone: (318) 355-0045 http://www.flanigenbuilders.com

Elias & Nichols and Associates, LLC Mark Hunter Phone: (318) 497-3355 http://enabuilds.com

Freeman Builders, LLC Jeff Freeman Phone: (318) 366-2143

G W Dixon Construction Co Inc Greg Dixon Phone: (318) 381-0671 http://www.DixonConstruction.Biz

Greg Freeman Builders

Greg Freeman Phone: (318) 243-5232

Greg Russell Construction, LLC Greg Russell Phone: (318) 381-7175

Gretchen Kovac Construction, LLC Gretchen Kovac Phone: (318) 547-6000 http://www.kovacconstructioninc.com

Halo Construction Group, LLC Michael Hutson Phone: (318) 477-4256

Hayward Construction Alex Hayward Phone: (318) 325-1452 http://www.haywardconstructionco.com

Holyfield Construction, Inc Joe Holyfield Phone: (318) 388-2492 http://www.holyfield-inc.com

Indian Creek Construction Jason McKenzie Phone: (318) 846-2424

J H Construction Joey Hodnett Phone: (318) 355-8709

J P Richardson Construction, LLC Justin Richardson Phone: (318) 237-0808

J Taylor Made Construction Josh Taylor Phone: (318) 348-6162

JADA Construction, Inc.

Joshua Smith Phone: (318) 614-1603

James L. Davis Construction, LLC James Davis Phone: (318) 202-3691

James S. Lofton Residential Construction Co.

Steve Lofton Phone: (318) 728-3732

Jeff Newman Construction Inc Jeff Newman Phone: (318) 355-7007

Jeremy Andrews Construction, LLC Jeremy Andrews Phone: (318) 537-2301

Joe Johnston Builders, LLC

Joseph Johnston Phone: (318) 614-3686

Jonathan Hill Construction Inc Jonathan Hill Phone: (318) 327-3085 http://www.jhillconstruction.com

KADAV, Inc

Jackie James Phone: (318) 255-0999

KATCO Construction, LLC Kevin Taylor Phone: (318) 397-2814

Kevin L. DeBruhl Construction Kevin DeBruhl Phone: (318) 235-0390 http://www.kldconstruction.net

Kinman's Construction

Jimmy Kinman Phone: (318) 732-3417

Kovac/JMJ Construction, Inc. Joe Magee Phone: (318) 512-4041

Lavelle Entity LLC

Ernest Muhammad Phone: (773) 858-9018 http://www.lavelle-entity.com

Legacy Land Development, LLC

Debbie Campbell Phone: (318) 794-3166

Louisiana Builders of North Louisiana, LLC

Michael Chase Sanson Phone: (318) 614-6965

Magnolia Construction, LLC

Bryn Meredith Phone: (318) 355-5085

Masters Enterprises LLC of Louisiana

Ricky Simpson Phone: (318) 283-8898

Mathis Construction

Perry Mathis Phone: (318) 777-8172

McPherson Construction LLC

Stephen McPherson Phone: (318) 237-1508

Mike Butler Construction, LLC

Mike Butler Phone: (318) 331-2213

Mike McMorris Construction

Mike McMorris Phone: (318) 372-7446

Miletello Builders, LLC

Colby Miletello Phone: (318) 376-6701

Our Plan B, Inc.

Larry Hoss Phone: (318) 242-0156

Parkwood Development Anne Sanders Phone: (318) 323-7084

Paul Mills Builder, Inc. Paul Mills Phone: (318) 355-0823

PBM Properties, LLC

Charlie Griggs Phone: (318) 396-8222

Pelican State Builders, LLC Nick Sampognaro Phone: (318) 366-3936

R T & F Construction Richard Heard Phone: (318) 245-0468

Rafael Lara Construction Rafael Lara Phone: (318) 791-1450

Ranger Development, LLC Wes Tichenor Phone: (318) 388-4602 (See our ad on page 55)

Raymond Construction Enterprises of La. Paul David Raymond Phone: (318) 680-1149

Rhymes Renovations & Contracting LLC Randy Rhymes Phone: (318) 323-2451

Ricks' Contractors, LLC Phillip Ricks Phone: (318) 789-6764

Riser Construction Daniel Riser Phone: (318) 355-2108

RJ Builders, LLC

Jay Freeman Phone: (318) 245-2690

Rouse Construction Company, Inc Harvey Rouse Phone: (318) 428-3745

Sampo Contracting & Inspections, Inc

Michael Sampognaro Phone: (318) 512-7005 http://www.sampocontracting.com/

Shane Mock Construction LLC

Shane Mock Phone: (318) 816-1886

Smith Builders, LLC

Charles Smith Phone: (318) 396-5525

Southern Construction Services Tim Southern Phone: (318) 953-5011

Southern Delta Homes, Inc.

Ronnie Savage Phone: (318) 396-3846

Southern Heritage Homes, Inc.

Kenneth Berry Phone: (318) 324-8706

Southern Home Contractors, LLC

Corey Southern Phone: (318) 789-0624

Stefan Green Realty & Construction, Inc.

Stefan Green Phone: (318) 325-0554

T D M Construction Co., Inc. Tim Martin Phone: (318) 376-0984

The Cathey Group, LLC

Stewart Cathey Phone: (318) 791-9708

Thomas M. Woods Construction, LLC

Thomas Woods Phone: (318) 381-2059

Timber Ridge Builders, LLC

Charlie Paris Phone: (318) 556-1146

Towns Construction, Inc. Matthew Towns Phone: (318) 514-9925

Trey Foster Construction, LLC

Trey Foster Phone: (318) 235-0937

West & Weems Construction, LLC Brian West Phone: (318) 914-3421

Whitlock Realty & Construction, Inc. Isaac Fife Phone: (318) 343-4170 http://www.whitlockrealty.net

Builder r- Residential l w/ / In-House e Financing g 318 Construction, LLC

Jon McCartney Phone: (318) 538-1014 http://318construction.com (See our ad on page 47)

Builder r- Single e Family y Custom m 318 Construction, LLC

Jon McCartney Phone: (318) 538-1014 http://318construction.com (See our ad on page 47)

Allen Builders, LLC

Roy Allen Phone: (318) 348-8920

B & B Properties of Ouachita, LLC

Bobby Swanner Phone: (318) 614-5215

B G & Company Builders, Inc.

Carolyn Swanner Phone: (318) 396-5937

Bastrop Roofing & Construction, LLC

Jimmy Christmas Phone: (318) 281-4822

Benjamin Owens Building Contractor

Benji Owens Phone: (318) 388-4506

Bing Bishop Construction Co., Inc. Justin Bishop Phone: (318) 322-6635

Blue Heron Homes, LLC James Reneau A J Siggers Phone: (318) 855-3186 http://www.blueheronhomes.com

Bondco Residential, LLC Jason Bond Phone: (318) 410-9582

Brian Moore Contracting Brian Moore Phone: (318) 322-4000

Brian Reese Allen Co. Inc. Brian Allen Phone: (318) 248-3252 http://www.bracobuilders.com

Brockman Builders, LLC Wes Brockman Phone: (318) 322-1472

Casual Concepts Inc. Conrad Blanchard Phone: (318) 614-1458 http://www.casualconceptshomebuilding.com

Chevallier Builders, LLC Stephen Chevallier Phone: (318) 548-0078

Chris Johnson Construction, LLC Chris Johnson Phone: (318) 512-7370

Chris Moran Construction Chris Moran Phone: (318) 548-0469

Chuck Burkett Construction, Inc. Chuck Burkett Phone: (318) 397-2827

Custom Builders of Ruston, LLC Hank Alexander Phone: (318) 548-9725

Darryl Johnson Construction LLC Darryl Johnson Phone: (318) 235-6989

Eddie Flanigen Builders, Inc.

Eddie Flanigen Phone: (318) 355-0045 http://www.flanigenbuilders.com

Elias & Nichols and Associates, LLC Mark Hunter Phone: (318) 497-3355 http://enabuilds.com

G W Dixon Construction Co Inc

Greg Dixon Phone: (318) 381-0671 http://www.DixonConstruction.Biz

Greg Freeman Builders

Greg Freeman Phone: (318) 243-5232

Greg Russell Construction, LLC

Greg Russell Phone: (318) 381-7175

Grindstone Construction, LLC

Ben Cunningham Phone: (318) 669-2337 http://www.grindstoneconstructionllc.com

Halo Construction Group, LLC Michael Hutson Phone: (318) 477-4256

Hayward Construction Alex Hayward Phone: (318) 325-1452 http://www.haywardconstructionco.com

Holyfield Construction, Inc

Joe Holyfield Phone: (318) 388-2492 http://www.holyfield-inc.com

J P Richardson Construction, LLC

Justin Richardson Phone: (318) 237-0808

J Taylor Made Construction

Josh Taylor Phone: (318) 348-6162

James S. Lofton Residential Construction Co. Steve Lofton Phone: (318) 728-3732

Jeremy Andrews Construction, LLC Jeremy Andrews Phone: (318) 537-2301

Joe Johnston Builders, LLC

Joseph Johnston Phone: (318) 614-3686

Jonathan Hill Construction Inc Jonathan Hill Phone: (318) 327-3085 http://www.jhillconstruction.com

KADAV, Inc

Jackie James Phone: (318) 255-0999

KATCO Construction, LLC

Kevin Taylor Phone: (318) 397-2814

Kinman's Construction

Jimmy Kinman Phone: (318) 732-3417

MAC Builders, LLC

Anthony McFarlin Phone: (318) 372-6275

Magnolia Construction, LLC

Bryn Meredith Phone: (318) 355-5085

Masters Enterprises LLC of Louisiana

Ricky Simpson Phone: (318) 283-8898

Mathis Construction

Perry Mathis Phone: (318) 777-8172

McAdams Custom Building Inc

Lori Hursey Glen McAdams Phone: (318) 343-2274

Mike Butler Construction, LLC

Mike Butler

Phone: (318) 331-2213

Mike McMorris Construction

Mike McMorris Phone: (318) 372-7446

Pelican State Builders, LLC

Nick Sampognaro Phone: (318) 366-3936

Raymond Construction Enterprises of La. Paul David Raymond Phone: (318) 680-1149

Rhymes Renovations & Contracting LLC

Randy Rhymes

Phone: (318) 323-2451 (See our ad on page 2)

Riddle Builders, Inc.

Robert Riddle Phone: (318) 324-1222 http://www.riddlebuilders.com

Rouse Construction Company, Inc

Harvey Rouse Phone: (318) 428-3745

Sampo Contracting & Inspections, Inc

Michael Sampognaro Phone: (318) 512-7005 http://www.sampocontracting.com/

Shane Mock Construction LLC

Shane Mock Phone: (318) 816-1886

Smith Builders, LLC

Charles Smith Phone: (318) 396-5525

Southern Delta Homes, Inc. Ronnie Savage Phone: (318) 396-3846

Strong Built Construction, Inc.

Debbie Strong Phone: (318) 355-3952

Thomas M. Woods Construction, LLC

Thomas Woods Phone: (318) 381-2059

Trey Foster Construction, LLC

Trey Foster Phone: (318) 235-0937

Whitlock Realty & Construction, Inc.

Isaac Fife Phone: (318) 343-4170 http://www.whitlockrealty.net

318 Construction, LLC

Jon McCartney Phone: (318) 538-1014 http://318construction.com (See our ad on page 47)

Allen Builders, LLC

Roy Allen Phone: (318) 348-8920

B G & Company Builders, Inc.

Carolyn Swanner Phone: (318) 396-5937

Bastrop Roofing & Construction, LLC

Jimmy Christmas

Phone: (318) 281-4822

BCC Contracting, LLC

Barry Collins Phone: (318) 651-0733 http://www.cfm-enterprises.com

Benjamin Owens Building Contractor

Benji Owens Phone: (318) 388-4506

Bondco Residential, LLC

Jason Bond Phone: (318) 410-9582

Brian Moore Contracting

Brian Moore Phone: (318) 322-4000

Brian Reese Allen Co. Inc.

Brian Allen Phone: (318) 248-3252 http://www.bracobuilders.com

Casual Concepts Inc.

Conrad Blanchard

Phone: (318) 614-1458 http://www.casualconceptshomebuilding.com

Chris Johnson Construction, LLC

Chris Johnson Phone: (318) 512-7370

Chris Moran Construction Chris Moran Phone: (318) 548-0469

G W Dixon Construction Co Inc

Greg Dixon Phone: (318) 381-0671 http://www.DixonConstruction.Biz

Greg Freeman Builders

Greg Freeman Phone: (318) 243-5232

Gretchen Kovac Construction, LLC

Gretchen Kovac Phone: (318) 547-6000 http://www.kovacconstructioninc.com

Grindstone Construction, LLC

Ben Cunningham Phone: (318) 669-2337 http://www.grindstoneconstructionllc.com

Habitat for Humanity of Ouachita, Inc. Kathy Gardner Larry Head Phone: (318) 323-8003 ext. 3 http://www.HFHO.org

Hayward Construction

Alex Hayward Phone: (318) 325-1452 http://www.haywardconstructionco.com

J H Construction

Joey Hodnett Phone: (318) 355-8709

J P Richardson Construction, LLC Justin Richardson Phone: (318) 237-0808

James S. Lofton Residential Construction Co. Steve Lofton Phone: (318) 728-3732

Jeff Newman Construction Inc Jeff Newman Phone: (318) 355-7007

Jeremy Andrews Construction, LLC

Jeremy Andrews Phone: (318) 537-2301

Magnolia Construction, LLC

Bryn Meredith Phone: (318) 355-5085

Masters Enterprises LLC of Louisiana

Ricky Simpson Phone: (318) 283-8898

Mike McMorris Construction

Mike McMorris Phone: (318) 372-7446

Our Plan B, Inc.

Larry Hoss Phone: (318) 242-0156

Parkwood Development

Anne Sanders Phone: (318) 323-7084

Pelican State Builders, LLC

Nick Sampognaro Phone: (318) 366-3936

R T & F Construction

Richard Heard Phone: (318) 245-0468

Rafael Lara Construction

Rafael Lara Phone: (318) 791-1450

Reggie Carter Construction

Reggie Carter Phone: (318) 548-4424

Ricks' Contractors, LLC

Phillip Ricks Phone: (318) 789-6764

Riser Construction Daniel Riser Phone: (318) 355-2108

Robles Builders, LLC

Carlos Robles Phone: (318) 732-7127

Chuck Burkett Construction, Inc.

Chuck Burkett Phone: (318) 397-2827

Cody Phillips Construction Company, LLC

Cody Phillips

Phone: (318) 245-3096

Daniel Hollis

Phone: (318) 245-6204

Dark Construction, LLC

Randall Dark Phone: (318) 396-1700 http://www.darkconstructionllc.com

Darryl Johnson Construction LLC

Darryl Johnson Phone: (318) 235-6989

Eddie Flanigen Builders, Inc.

Eddie Flanigen Phone: (318) 355-0045 http://www.flanigenbuilders.com

Elias & Nichols and Associates, LLC

Mark Hunter Phone: (318) 497-3355 http://enabuilds.com

Joe Johnston Builders, LLC Joseph Johnston Phone: (318) 614-3686

Jonathan Hill Construction Inc

Jonathan Hill Phone: (318) 327-3085 http://www.jhillconstruction.com

KADAV, Inc

Jackie James Phone: (318) 255-0999

KATCO Construction, LLC Kevin Taylor Phone: (318) 397-2814

Kinman's Construction Jimmy Kinman Phone: (318) 732-3417

Lavelle Entity LLC Ernest Muhammad Phone: (773) 858-9018 http://www.lavelle-entity.com

Legacy Land Development, LLC Debbie Campbell Phone: (318) 794-3166

Rouse Construction Company, Inc Harvey Rouse Phone: (318) 428-3745

Sampo Contracting & Inspections, Inc

Michael Sampognaro Phone: (318) 512-7005 http://www.sampocontracting.com/

Sanford Family Construction, LLC

James Sanford Phone: (318) 547-3931

Smith Builders, LLC

Charles Smith Phone: (318) 396-5525

Southern Delta Homes, Inc.

Ronnie Savage Phone: (318) 396-3846

The Cathey Group, LLC

Stewart Cathey Phone: (318) 791-9708

Thomas M. Woods Construction, LLC

Thomas Woods Phone: (318) 381-2059

Trey Foster Construction, LLC

Trey Foster Phone: (318) 235-0937

Twin City Builders, LLC

Andy Day

Phone: (318) 547-2142

Whitlock Realty & Construction, Inc. Isaac Fife

Phone: (318) 343-4170 http://www.whitlockrealty.net

Building g Inspectors s Inspections Unlimited

Chad Parker

Phone: (318) 387-2319 (See our Ad on page 20)

Building g Material l Manufacturing g Rogers Manufacturing Corp

Michael Bartlett

Phone: (318) 396-5700 http://www.rogersmfg.com

Acme Glass & Mirror Co., Inc. Coby Cooper Tobi Nomey

Phone: (318) 325-0777 http://www.acmeglassandmirror.com (See our ad on pages 26 & 27)

Read Lumber & Supply

Judy Read Blake Simpson Phone: (318) 368-2531

River City Ready Mix George Bryant Phone: (318) 387-5831 ext. 18

Russell-Moore Lumber Randy Russell Phone: (318) 325-3164

The Home Improvement Outlet Mark Norris Phone: (318) 325-3400 http://www.hioutlet.com

Tom Sanders Bldg. Mart, LLC

Jeri Watson Phone: (318) 325-9677 http://www.tomsandersbuildingmart.com

Turpin's Buy Rite Bldg. Material Delton Hearn Phone: (318) 388-0950

Building g Materials: : Home e Centers s Habitat for Humanity of Ouachita, Inc. Kathy Gardner Larry Head Phone: (318) 323-8003 ext. 3 http://www.HFHO.org

The Home Improvement Outlet Mark Norris Phone: (318) 325-3400 http://www.hioutlet.com

Building g Materials: : Wholesale e

The Home Improvement Outlet Mark Norris

Phone: (318) 325-3400 http://www.hioutlet.com

Cabinets, , Doors, , & Windows s Dement Construction of Louisiana, Inc David Dement Phone: (318) 372-4100

Mike McMorris Construction

Mike McMorris

Phone: (318) 372-7446

Ranger Development, LLC Wes Tichenor Phone: (318) 388-4602

Rockett's Custom Cabinets Marc Rockett

Phone: (318) 381-6754

Rodger F. Baker

Rodger Baker Phone: (318) 372-8888

Rucker's Custom Cabinets, LLC James Rucker

Phone: (318) 649-0200 http://www.ruckerscustomcabinets.com

Russell-Moore Lumber

Randy Russell Phone: (318) 325-3164

T D M Construction Co., Inc. Tim Martin Phone: (318) 376-0984

The Home Improvement Outlet Mark Norris Phone: (318) 325-3400 http://www.hioutlet.com

Turpin's Buy Rite Bldg Material Delton Hearn Phone: (318) 388-0950

Carpenters s- Exterior r 318 Construction, LLC Jon McCartney Phone: (318) 538-1014 http://318construction.com (See our ad on page 47)

Home Pros of North LA, LLC Steve McCallum Phone: (318) 582-5453

McAdams Custom Building Inc Lori Hursey Glen McAdams Phone: (318) 343-2274

Mike McMorris Construction Mike McMorris Phone: (318) 372-7446

Stewart's Helping Hands, LLC Steven Stewart Phone: (318) 376-7838

Tubbs by Grubbs/Donnie Grubbs Inc. Donnie Grubbs Phone: (318) 324-1232 http://www.donniegrubbs.com

Carpenters s- Framing g 318 Construction, LLC Jon McCartney Phone: (318) 538-1014 http://318construction.com (See our ad on page 47)

Chad Wood Construction Chad Wood Phone: (513) 500-4539

G & G Construction, LLC Sabrina Guerrero Phone: (318) 237-2557

Home Pros of North LA, LLC Steve McCallum Phone: (318) 582-5453

Honduras Framing & Construction Michelle Tims Phone: (318) 254-3190

McAdams Custom Building Inc

Lori Hursey Glen McAdams Phone: (318) 343-2274

Mike McMorris Construction Mike McMorris Phone: (318) 372-7446

Stewart's Helping Hands, LLC Steven Stewart Phone: (318) 376-7838

Trey Foster Construction, LLC Trey Foster Phone: (318) 235-0937

Carpentry y Work k

A & M Builders, LLC

Anthony Savana Phone: (318) 355-1280

Casey & Sons Construction, LLC Brandon Casey Phone: (318) 381-0370

Danny Fontenot

Danny Fontenot Phone: (318) 376-4984

Dustin Odaware Dustin Odaware Phone: (318) 512-4799

Freeman Suspended Ceilings

Justin Freeman Phone: (318) 654-7644

G & G Construction, LLC Sabrina Guerrero Phone: (318) 237-2557

Grady Rinehart Construction, LLC Grady Rinehart Phone: (318) 665-9090

J & J Construction John Neal Phone: (318) 348-2004

McAdams Custom Building Inc

Lori Hursey Phone: (318) 343-2274

Mike McMorris Construction

Mike McMorris Phone: (318) 372-7446

Moasir Huerta

Moasir Huerta Phone: (318) 497-2521

Neathery Construction Wade Neathery Phone: (318) 878-9098

P.A.K. Construction & Development, LLC

Clint Bryant Phone: (318) 348-5600

Carpenters s- Interior r Trim m

318 Construction, LLC Jon McCartney Phone: (318) 538-1014 http://318construction.com (See our ad on page 47)

Home Pros of North LA, LLC Steve McCallum Phone: (318) 582-5453

Kinman's Construction Jimmy Kinman Phone: (318) 732-3417

McAdams Custom Building Inc Lori Hursey Phone: (318) 343-2274

Mike McMorris Construction Mike McMorris Phone: (318) 372-7446

Stewart's Helping Hands, LLC Steven Stewart Phone: (318) 376-7838

Peter Alan Lensing

Peter Lensing Phone: (432) 556-2448

Rafael Lara Construction

Rafael Lara Phone: (318) 791-1450

Rodger F. Baker

Rodger Baker Phone: (318) 372-8888

Stewart's Helping Hands, LLC

Steven Stewart Phone: (318) 376-7838

Carpet t & Floor r Coverings s

Bobby Williamson Flooring & Home Improvement

Bobby Williamson Phone: (318) 398-0077 http://www.bobbywilliamsonflooring.com

Dupuy Flooring & Acoustical, Inc.

Stanley Dupuy

Phone: (318) 343-1737 http://www.jedupuy.com

The Home Improvement Outlet

Mark Norris

Phone: (318) 325-3400 http://www.hioutlet.com

Ceramic c Tile e

Bobby Williamson Flooring & Home Improvement

Bobby Williamson Phone: (318) 398-0077 http://www.bobbywilliamsonflooring.com

Dupuy Flooring & Acoustical, Inc.

Stanley Dupuy Phone: (318) 343-1737 http://www.jedupuy.com

The Home Improvement Outlet

Mark Norris

Phone: (318) 325-3400 http://www.hioutlet.com

Cleaning g & Pressure e Washing g 318 Construction, LLC

Jon McCartney Phone: (318) 538-1014 http://318construction.com (See our ad on page 47)

New Way, LLC

Les Wilkerson Phone: (817) 781-6225

Cleaning g New w Homes s New Way, LLC

Les Wilkerson Phone: (817) 781-6225

Clothing g- Retail l Jetson Inc. dba The Toggery

Tom Baker Phone: (318) 388-4939 http://www.thetoggery.com

Concrete e Contractors s & Finishers s 318 Construction, LLC

Jon McCartney Phone: (318) 538-1014 http://318construction.com (See our ad on page 47)

Academy Concrete, LLC Eddie Underwood, III Phone: (318) 331-0641

Decorative Concrete Coatings LLC

Chad Sanders

Shirley Sanders

Phone: (318) 398-1885 http://www.artonconcrete.com (See our ad on page 4)

Dorman Concrete Construction, LLC

Armando Juarez

Phone: (318) 608-5114

Lenard & Watley Concrete Construction LLC

Ricky Watley Phone: (318) 547-3252

Mathis Construction

Perry Mathis Phone: (318) 777-8172

Turner & Sons Concrete & Construction, LLC

Leroy Turner Phone: (318) 381-1720

Wide Open Contracting, Inc.

Caleb Soignier Phone: (318) 355-5837

Concrete e Overlays, , Stains, , Countertops s Decorative Concrete Coatings LLC

Chad Sanders

Shirley Sanders Phone: (318) 398-1885 http://www.artonconcrete.com (See our ad on page 4)

Concrete e Suppliers s Century Ready-Mix

Chip Humble Phone: (318) 322-4444 http://www.centuryreadymix.com

E3 Construction Materials, LLC

John Underwood Phone: (318) 331-0641

River City Ready Mix

George Bryant Phone: (318) 387-5831 ext. 18

Countertops s

318 Construction, LLC Jon McCartney Phone: (318) 538-1014 http://318construction.com (See our ad on page 47)

Arkansas Stone Company, Inc.

Chad Culp Phone: (318) 396-1828 http://www.arkansasstone.com

Bobby Williamson Flooring & Home Improvement

Bobby Williamson Phone: (318) 398-0077 http://www.bobbywilliamsonflooring.com

Decorative Concrete Coatings LLC

Chad Sanders

Shirley Sanders Phone: (318) 398-1885 http://www.artonconcrete.com (See our ad on page 4)

Louisiana Southern Stone, LLC

Brad Williams Phone: (318) 773-0059 http://www.granitela.com

Stone Design Countertops LLC

Angie Smith

Phone: (318) 658-9527

The Home Improvement Outlet

Mark Norris

Phone: (318) 325-3400 http://www.hioutlet.com

Tom Sanders Bldg. Mart, LLC

Jeri Watson Phone: (318) 325-9677 http://www.tomsandersbuildingmart.com

Decks s & Patios s 318 Construction, LLC

Jon McCartney Phone: (318) 538-1014 http://318construction.com (See our ad on page 47)

Decorative Concrete Coatings LLC

Chad Sanders

Shirley Sanders

Phone: (318) 398-1885 http://www.artonconcrete.com (See our ad on page 4)

Flying Jack's Contractors, LLC

Jared Cook Phone: (318) 496-0283

Home Pros of North LA, LLC Steve McCallum Phone: (318) 582-5453

Joe Johnston Builders, LLC Joseph Johnston Phone: (318) 614-3686

Mike McMorris Construction Mike McMorris Phone: (318) 372-7446

Tubbs by Grubbs/Donnie Grubbs Inc. Donnie Grubbs Phone: (318) 324-1232 http://www.donniegrubbs.com

Wide Open Contracting, Inc. Caleb Soignier Phone: (318) 355-5837

Decorating g & Interior r Design n Legacy Land Development, LLC Debbie Campbell Phone: (318) 794-3166

Sherwin Williams Company Max Bacon Jason Camp Wayne Hendricks Amber Wilkerson Phone: (318) 325-4648 https://www.sherwin-williams.com/ (See our Ad on page 54)

Doors, , Exterior r & Interior r Achievers of Louisiana, Inc. Jerry Adams James Dortch Phone: (318) 325-0555 http://www.achieversinc.com

Ark-La-Tex Window and Door, Inc. Danny Compton Phone: (318) 322-7783 http://www.arklatexwindowanddoor.com

Home Pros of North LA, LLC Steve McCallum Phone: (318) 582-5453

Tom Sanders Bldg. Mart, LLC

Jeri Watson Phone: (318) 325-9677 http://www.tomsandersbuildingmart.com

Tubbs by Grubbs/Donnie Grubbs Inc. Donnie Grubbs Phone: (318) 324-1232 http://www.donniegrubbs.com

Drafting g

Legacy Land Development, LLC Debbie Campbell Phone: (318) 794-3166

Drywall l & Plastering g Contractors s

318 Construction, LLC

Jon McCartney Phone: (318) 538-1014 http://318construction.com (See our ad on page 47)

Brian Coleman dba BNC Home Renovations Brian Coleman Phone: (318) 376-1684

Elias & Nichols and Associates, LLC

Mark Hunter Phone: (318) 497-3355 http://enabuilds.com

Home Pros of North LA, LLC

Steve McCallum

Phone: (318) 582-5453

DrywalllSuppliers s

The Home Improvement Outlet

Mark Norris Phone: (318) 325-3400 http://www.hioutlet.com

Tom Sanders Bldg. Mart, LLC

Jeri Watson Phone: (318) 325-9677 http://www.tomsandersbuildingmart.com

Duct t Leakage e Testing g

Bell Heating & A/C

Ricky Bell Phone: (318) 396-8979 http://www.bellheatingandair.com

Blount Electric Heating & Air, LLC

Mike Blount Phone: (318) 237-7175

G. Lindsay Enterprises, LLC

Anne Lindsay Phone: (318) 372-3636 http://www.monroehvacsystems.com

Mike Smith Heating & Air Conditioning

Mike Smith Phone: (318) 325-5523 http://www.mikesmithac.com

Parks Heat & Air dba Healthy Homes of LA, LLC

Bobby Parks Phone: (318) 397-1918 http://www.healthyhomesla.com

Education n

University of Louisiana Monroe

Don Colegrove Phone: (318) 342-1865

Electricians s & Electrical l Contracting g

Blount Electric Heating & Air, LLC

Mike Blount Phone: (318) 237-7175

North Louisiana Electrical Jacob McCartney Phone: (318) 237-9456 http://www.northlouisianaelectrical.com

Weed Electric Bryan Weed Phone: (318) 477-1105

Energy y & Gas s Suppliers s Atmos Energy

Johnny Rigdon

Phone: (318) 651-6225 http://www.atmosenergy.com

Entergy

Cindy Gordon

Phone: (318) 329-5508 http://www.entergy.com

Golson's Gas, Lights, Logs, and Grills

Billy Golson Phone: (318) 397-7171 http://www.golsonsonline.com

O'Nealgas Inc

Gary Fisher

Cole Williams

Phone: (318) 768-2511 http://www.onealgas.com

Engineering g Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, PLLC

Mallory Beasley

Phone: (337) 912-9051

Inspections Unlimited

Foy Gadberry

Chad Parker Phone: (318) 387-2319

Lazenby & Associates, Inc.

Jason Thornhill Phone: (318) 387-2710 http://www.lazenbyengr.com

Environmental l Certification n & Inspection n Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, PLLC

Mallory Beasley Phone: (337) 912-9051

Parks Heat & Air dba Healthy Homes of LA, LLC

Bobby Parks

Phone: (318) 397-1918 http://www.healthyhomesla.com

Erosion n Control l Enviro Services Rentals

Chris Holomon

Phone: (318) 368-9111 http://www.enviroservicesrentals.com

Excavating, , Grading, , & Clearing g Kepper Trucking & Dirt Contracting, LLC

Eddie Kepper Phone: (318) 343-8790

Wide Open Contracting, Inc.

Caleb Soignier Phone: (318) 355-5837

Fencing g & Gates s

Automated Alarm Co.

Nathan Tucker

Phone: (318) 345-2378 http://www.automatedalarm.com

Danny Fontenot

Phone: (318) 376-4984

Home Pros of North LA, LLC

Steve McCallum Phone: (318) 582-5453

Invisible Fencing of North Louisiana

Tim Haffner

Phone: (318) 396-8877

Mike McMorris Construction

Mike McMorris

Phone: (318) 372-7446

Rhymes Renovations & Contracting LLC

Randy Rhymes

Phone: (318) 323-2451 (See our ad on page 2)

Tom Sanders Bldg. Mart, LLC

Jeri Watson

Phone: (318) 325-9677 http://www.tomsandersbuildingmart.com

Unseen Fence of Louisiana

Gary McCann

Phone: (318) 548-6412 http://unseenfence.com (See our Ad on page 7) Fill l Dirt t Suppliers s

Kepper Trucking & Dirt Contracting, LLC

Eddie Kepper Phone: (318) 343-8790

Financial l Institutions s

First Horizon Bank

Ginger Holton-McGrew Phone: (318) 327-3317 http://www.firsthorizon.com/mortgage/gingermcgrew

Homeland Bank

Lee Michael Estes

Vicki Fletcher

Paul Hutcheson

Nan Stuart Phone: (318) 570-6700 http://www.homelandfsbank.com (See our ad on page 3)

Legacy Wealth Concepts

Alan Stephenson Phone: (318) 324-8410 http://www.stephenson-financial.com

Fireplaces, , Mantels, , & Accessories s Acme Brick, Tile & More

Chris Mangrum Phone: (318) 325-9652 http://www.brick.com

Arkansas Stone Company, Inc.

Chad Culp

Phone: (318) 396-1828 http://www.arkansasstone.com

Golson's Gas, Lights, Logs, and Grills

Billy Golson

Phone: (318) 397-7171 http://www.golsonsonline.com

Golson's Gas, Lights, Logs, and Grills

Billy Golson Phone: (318) 397-7171 http://www.golsonsonline.com

Mike McMorris Construction

Mike McMorris Phone: (318) 372-7446

O'Nealgas Inc

Gary Fisher Cole Williams Phone: (318) 768-2511 http://www.onealgas.com

The Home Improvement Outlet

Mark Norris

Phone: (318) 325-3400 http://www.hioutlet.com

Tom Sanders Bldg. Mart, LLC Jeri Watson Phone: (318) 325-9677 http://www.tomsandersbuildingmart.com

Flooring g & Floor r Coverings s Ark-La Floor Covering, LLC Trey Reese Phone: (318) 387-9121

Bobby Williamson Flooring & Home Improvement

Bobby Williamson Phone: (318) 398-0077 http://www.bobbywilliamsonflooring.com

Brian Coleman dba BNC Home Renovations

Brian Coleman Phone: (318) 376-1684

Decorative Concrete Coatings LLC

Chad Sanders Shirley Sanders Phone: (318) 398-1885 http://www.artonconcrete.com (See our ad on page 4)

Dupuy Flooring & Acoustical, Inc. Stanley Dupuy Phone: (318) 343-1737 http://www.jedupuy.com

Home Pros of North LA, LLC

Steve McCallum Phone: (318) 582-5453

Otwell Flooring Company

Daniel Otwell Phone: (318) 242-1003 http://www.otwellflooring.com

S N B, LLC

Steve Barbara Phone: (318) 410-0610

The Home Improvement Outlet

Mark Norris Phone: (318) 325-3400 http://www.hioutlet.com

Foundation n Contractors s Wide Open Contracting, Inc. Caleb Soignier Phone: (318) 355-5837

Foundation n Repairs s Atlas Foundation Repair

Tony Arpino Phone: (318) 325-3300 http://www.atlassys.com

Level Tech

Nathan Rowton Phone: (318) 376-9175

Garage e Doors s

Geaux Overhead Door

Wade Green Phone: (318) 324-1546

Monroe Overhead Doors

Harry Hawthorne Phone: (318) 322-6139 http://www.overheaddoorcoofmonroe.com

Gas s Lighting g & Accessories s BBQguys.com

Andrew Huffman Phone: (225) 910-6801

Golson's Gas, Lights, Logs, and Grills Billy Golson Phone: (318) 397-7171 http://www.golsonsonline.com

O'Nealgas Inc

Gary Fisher Cole Williams Phone: (318) 768-2511 http://www.onealgas.com

Generator r- Home e Standby y North Louisiana Electrical

Jacob McCartney Phone: (318) 237-9456 http://www.northlouisianaelectrical.com Snuffy's LLC

Kerry Jordan Phone: (318) 243-5106

The Home Improvement Outlet

Mark Norris Phone: (318) 325-3400 http://www.hioutlet.com

Glass s & Mirror r Products s

Acme Glass & Mirror Co., Inc. Coby Cooper Tobi Nomey Phone: (318) 325-0777 http://www.acmeglassandmirror.com (See their ad on pages 27 & 28)

Gutters s

ABC Supply Co., Inc. Clyde Miller Phone: (318) 322-2636 http://www.norandex.com

Greer Gutters & Patio Covers, LLC

Eric Greer Phone: (318) 953-1703

Innovative Exteriors, Inc Kenneth Berry Phone: (318) 324-8706

Monroe Overhead Doors

Harry Hawthorne Phone: (318) 322-6139 http://www.overheaddoorcoofmonroe.com

Smith Blind & Awning / The Blind Place

Malcolm Bass

Phone: (318) 323-2640 http://www.smithblindandawning.com

Hardware e

Bastrop Feed & Seed Hardware

Joe Petrus Phone: (318) 281-4276

The Home Improvement Outlet

Mark Norris Phone: (318) 325-3400 http://www.hioutlet.com

Tom Sanders Bldg. Mart, LLC

Jeri Watson Phone: (318) 325-9677 http://www.tomsandersbuildingmart.com

Heating & Air-Conditioning Contractors

318 Heat & Air

Ashley Bass

Phone: (318) 376-2881 http://318heatandair.com

All Seasons HVAC, LLC

Brett Stephenson Phone: (318) 345-0154

Bell Heating & A/C

Ricky Bell

Phone: (318) 396-8979 http://www.bellheatingandair.com

Blount Electric Heating & Air, LLC

Mike Blount Phone: (318) 237-7175

G. Lindsay Enterprises, LLC

Anne Lindsay

Phone: (318) 372-3636 http://www.monroehvacsystems.com

Gilley's Heating & Cooling LLC

Randy Gilley

Phone: (318) 325-3250 http://www.gilleysac.com

HVAC Services Inc.

Tim Meredith Phone: (318) 323-2400

MAC A/C & Heat, LLC Mike McFarlin Phone: (318) 396-5633 http://www.macairandheat.com

Mike Smith Heating & Air Conditioning

Mike Smith

Phone: (318) 325-5523 http://www.mikesmithac.com

Pruitt's Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc.

J.B. Pruitt Phone: (318) 388-3400

Heating & Air-Conditioning Suppliers

G. Lindsay Enterprises, LLC

Anne Lindsay

Phone: (318) 372-3636 http://www.monroehvacsystems.com

Home Automation

Automated Alarm Co.

Nathan Tucker

Phone: (318) 345-2378 http://www.automatedalarm.com

Home Repair & Handy Man

911 Handyman, LLC

Alan Stephenson

Phone: (318) 599-2060 http://www.911handymanllc.com

Bell Family Enterprises, LLC

John Bell

Phone: (318) 327-0808

Home Pros of North LA, LLC

Steve McCallum

Phone: (318) 582-5453

Joe Johnston Builders, LLC

Joseph Johnston

Phone: (318) 614-3686

Redwood Construction LLC

Warren Brown

Phone: (318) 614-8577

Home Theater

Automated Alarm Co.

Nathan Tucker

Phone: (318) 345-2378 http://www.automatedalarm.com

House Plans & Home Design

Legacy Land Development, LLC

Debbie Campbell Phone: (318) 794-3166

Perry Home Design Center

Gaylon Perry

Phone: (318) 376-1314 http://perryhomedesigns.com

R. L. Hott Designs

Larry Hott

Phone: (318) 548-6699

Insulation Contractors

Bastrop Roofing & Construction, LLC

Jimmy Christmas Phone: (318) 281-4822

Freeman Insulation, LLC

Jamie Freeman Phone: (318) 245-1313 http://www.freemaninsulation.com

Outdoor Elements Insulation

Jeffrey Hicks Phone: (318) 245-3483

Tempco Insulation, Inc.

Jamie Freeman Phone: (318) 325-1485 http://www.tempcoinsulation.com (See our Ad on page 15)

Insurance

Community Financial Insurance Center

David Hoogland

Phone: (318) 388-3904 ext. 3551 http://www.communityfinancialinsurance.com/

Galligan Insurance

Bryan Stephenson

Phone: (318) 322-2184 http://www.galliganins.com See ad on page 17

HBA Builders Risk Program

Helmut Mundt

Phone: (855) 442-2467 http://hbabuildersrisk.com

Hogan Agency, Inc

Charles Hogan

Phone: (318) 397-1212 http://www.hoganagencyinc.com (See our ad on back cover)

Reeves, Coon & Funderburg

James Stephens

Phone: (318) 361-0030 http://www.rcfinsurance.com

The Hopper Agency LLC Brenda Hopper Phone: (318) 368-7381

The Lincoln Agency Linda Gortemiller Colin Wade Phone: (318) 255-2913 http://www.lincolnagency.com

Thomas & Farr Agency Inc

Joe Farr

Phone: (318) 361-4703 http://www.tfins.com

Interior Decorating, Design, & Upholstery

Acme Glass & Mirror Co., Inc.

Coby Cooper Tobi Nomey Phone: (318) 325-0777 http://www.acmeglassandmirror.com (See our ad on pages 26 & 27)

Legacy Land Development, LLC Debbie Campbell Phone: (318) 794-3166

Ironwork

J and D Construction of West Carroll, Inc Dwayne Smith Phone: (318) 235-6188

Janitorial Services

New Way, LLC Les Wilkerson Phone: (817) 781-6225

Kitchen & Bath

Achievers of Louisiana, Inc.

Jerry Adams James Dortch Phone: (318) 325-0555 http://www.achieversinc.com

Acme Glass & Mirror Co., Inc.

Coby Cooper Tobi Nomey Phone: (318) 325-0777 http://www.acmeglassandmirror.com

Cottonwood Builders, LLC James Waldron Phone: (318) 537-1513

Dement Construction of Louisiana, Inc David Dement Phone: (318) 372-4100

Home Pros of North LA, LLC

Steve McCallum Phone: (318) 582-5453

LandDevelopment

B & B Properties of Ouachita, LLC Bobby Swanner Phone: (318) 614-5215

B G & Company Builders, Inc. Carolyn Swanner Phone: (318) 396-5937

Brownstone Affordable Housing, Ltd Jeremy Mears Phone: (318) 855-5215 http://www.thebrownstonegroup.net

Echo Build

Michael Echols Phone: (318) 366-7370

Gretchen Kovac Construction, LLC

Gretchen Kovac

Phone: (318) 547-6000 http://www.kovacconstructioninc.com

Legacy Land Development, LLC Debbie Campbell Phone: (318) 794-3166

Parkwood Development

Anne Sanders

Phone: (318) 323-7084

Timber Ridge Builders, LLC

Charlie Paris

Phone: (318) 556-1146

Lighting g & ElectricallSupplies s

Stuart C Irby Co

Julia Fury

Billy Marks

Phone: (318) 325-2307 http://www.irby.com

Lumber r Companies s

The Home Improvement Outlet

Mark Norris

Phone: (318) 325-3400 http://www.hioutlet.com

Marble, , Stone, , Granite, , Sand, , & Tile e

Dupuy Flooring & Acoustical, Inc.

Stanley Dupuy

Phone: (318) 343-1737 http://www.jedupuy.com

Louisiana Southern Stone, LLC

Brad Williams

Phone: (318) 773-0059 http://www.granitela.com

Otwell Flooring Company

Daniel Otwell Phone: (318) 242-1003 http://www.otwellflooring.com

Stone Design Countertops LLC

Angie Smith Phone: (318) 658-9527

Millwork, , Moldings, , & Doors s

Ark-La-Tex Window and Door, Inc.

Danny Compton Phone: (318) 322-7783 http://www.arklatexwindowanddoor.com

Home Pros of North LA, LLC

Steve McCallum Phone: (318) 582-5453

Rodger F. Baker

Rodger Baker Phone: (318) 372-8888

The Home Improvement Outlet

Mark Norris

Phone: (318) 325-3400 http://www.hioutlet.com

Tom Sanders Bldg. Mart, LLC

Jeri Watson

Phone: (318) 325-9677 http://www.tomsandersbuildingmart.com

Mold d Remediation n

Servpro of Monroe/West Monroe

Don Legg

Maria St. Clair

Phone: (318) 345-5121 (See our ad on page 47)

Mortgages

First Horizon Bank

Ginger Holton-McGrew

Phone: (318) 327-3317 http://www.firsthorizon.com/mortgage/gingermcgrew (See our ad on page 11)

Homeland Bank

Lee Michael Estes

Vicki Fletcher

Paul Hutcheson

Nan Stuart Phone: (318) 570-6700 http://www.homelandfsbank.com (See our ad on page 3)

Marion State Bank

Tommy Barker

Phone: (318) 665-4571 http://marionstate.bank

Outdoor r Kitchens s & Patio o Allen Builders, LLC

Roy Allen

Phone: (318) 348-8920

Decorative Concrete Coatings LLC

Chad Sanders

Shirley Sanders

Phone: (318) 398-1885 http://www.artonconcrete.com (See our ad on page 4)

Golson's Gas, Lights, Logs, and Grills

Billy Golson Phone: (318) 397-7171 http://www.golsonsonline.com

Home Pros of North LA, LLC

Steve McCallum Phone: (318) 582-5453

O'Nealgas Inc

Gary Fisher

Cole Williams Phone: (318) 768-2511 http://www.onealgas.com

Ranger Development, LLC

Wes Tichenor Phone: (318) 388-4602

Overhead d Doors s Monroe Overhead Doors

Harry Hawthorne Phone: (318) 322-6139 http://www.overheaddoorcoofmonroe.com

Painting g & Drywall l Contractors s

Benchmark Construction Group of Louisiana Zachary Brister Phone: (318) 340-6377 http://www.Benchmarkconstructiongroup.com

Brian Coleman dba BNC Home Renovations

Brian Coleman

Phone: (318) 376-1684

Brown's Painting

Alex Clary Phone: (318) 789-5635 http://www.brownspainting.com

Donald Clark Painting

Donald Clark

Phone: (318) 376-6553

Harrison Paint Company, Inc. Chris Hamm Phone: (318) 222-0791

Hinson Painting, LLC Jimmy Hinson Phone: (318) 243-8569

Mattson Painting Co LLC Robert Mattson Phone: (318) 376-6090

Prosperous Painting LLC Richard Spence Phone: (318) 237-7884

Rafael Lara Construction Rafael Lara Phone: (318) 791-1450

T D M Construction Co., Inc. Tim Martin Phone: (318) 376-0984

Terry Parker Painting Terry Parker Phone: (318) 355-5147

Pet t Fencing g & Accessories s

Invisible Fencing of North Louisiana

Tim Haffner Phone: (318) 396-8877

Unseen Fence of Louisiana Gary McCann Phone: (318) 548-6412 http://unseenfence.com

Piers s & Seawalls s

Flying Jack's Contractors, LLC Jared Cook Phone: (318) 496-0283

Planning g & Designer r

Holyfield Construction, Inc

Joe Holyfield Phone: (318) 388-2492 http://www.holyfield-inc.com

R. L. Hott Designs

Larry Hott Phone: (318) 548-6699

Plumbing g Contractors s

Professional Plumbing Services of NELA William Robert Phone: (318) 381-2619

Painting g & Wallcovering g Suppliers s Russell-Moore Lumber

Randy Russell

Phone: (318) 325-3164

Sherwin Williams Company Max Bacon Jason Camp Wayne Hendricks Amber Wilkerson Phone: (318) 325-4648 https://www.sherwin-williams.com/ (See our Ad on page 54)

Superior Paint & Drywall Karl Voorhees Phone: (318) 325-5808

The Home Improvement Outlet Mark Norris Phone: (318) 325-3400 http://www.hioutlet.com

Turpin's Buy Rite Bldg Material Delton Hearn Phone: (318) 388-0950

Paving g Contractors s- Driveways s & Roads s Kepper Trucking & Dirt Contracting, LLC Eddie Kepper Phone: (318) 343-8790

Pest t Control l

Expert Pest Control John Gay Phone: (318) 538-1171 http://www.expertpestscontrol.com

J & J Exterminating

Jesse Waddell Phone: (318) 450-6414

Redd Pest Control of Monroe, LLC Paul Eikert Phone: (318) 325-6073

Quincy Allen Plumbing, Inc Quincy Allen Phone: (318) 537-4634

Sullivan Plumbing Ord Sullivan Phone: (318) 396-7079

Plumbing g Fixtures s & Supplies s Coburn's Eddie Miller Phone: (318) 323-5454 http://www.coburns.com

The Home Improvement Outlet

Mark Norris Phone: (318) 325-3400 http://www.hioutlet.com

The Plumbing Warehouse/LCR

Cory Chism

Sarah Kelley Beau Robertson Phone: (318) 325-1744 http://www.tpwmonroe.com

Pool l Maintenance e & Repairs s

Pool Worx, LLC

Ronny Arnold Phone: (318) 334-2602 http://www.poolworxllc.com

Pre-Engineered d Metal l Building g Erection n

J and D Construction of West Carroll, Inc

Dwayne Smith

Phone: (318) 235-6188

Printing g & Blueprints s

Legacy Land Development, LLC

Debbie Campbell Phone: (318) 794-3166

Project t Management t Services s

Legacy Land Development, LLC

Debbie Campbell Phone: (318) 794-3166

Property y Management t M & T Property Management

Lisa Barfield Phillips

Phone: (318) 232-1550 ext. 1001 http://www.mandtpropertymanagement.com

Standard Enterprises, Inc.

David Turrentine Phone: (318) 387-2662 http://www.standardenterprises.com

Whitlock Realty & Construction, Inc.

Isaac Fife

Phone: (318) 343-4170 http://www.whitlockrealty.net

Real l Estate e Developer r BGC Advantage LLC

Lisa Phillips

Phone: (318) 224-2997 x 1001 http://www.bgcadvantage.com

Echo Build

Michael Echols

Phone: (318) 366-7370

Gretchen Kovac Construction, LLC

Gretchen Kovac Phone: (318) 547-6000 http://www.kovacconstructioninc.com

Legacy Land Development, LLC

Debbie Campbell Phone: (318) 794-3166

Mann International, Inc. Lily Mann Phone: (318) 366-6377

Real l Estate e Sales s & Marketing g Mann International, Inc.

Lily Mann Phone: (318) 366-6377

Smart -B Homes

Tim Hammett

Phone: (318) 537-9632 http://www.smartbhomes.com

Stefan Green Realty & Construction, Inc.

Stefan Green Phone: (318) 325-0554

Remodeling g- Commercial l Bastrop Roofing & Construction, LLC

Jimmy Christmas Phone: (318) 281-4822

Benchmark Construction Group of Louisiana

Zachary Brister Phone: (318) 340-6377 http://www.Benchmarkconstructiongroup.com

Brown's Painting

Alex Clary Phone: (318) 789-5635 http://www.brownspainting.com

Chevallier Builders, LLC

Stephen Chevallier Phone: (318) 548-0078

Custom Builders of Ruston, LLC

Hank Alexander Phone: (318) 548-9725

Dark Construction, LLC

Randall Dark Phone: (318) 396-1700 http://www.darkconstructionllc.com

Dement Construction of Louisiana, Inc

David Dement Phone: (318) 372-4100

Echo Build Michael Echols Phone: (318) 366-7370

Eddie Flanigen Builders, Inc.

Eddie Flanigen Phone: (318) 355-0045 http://www.flanigenbuilders.com

Greg Russell Construction, LLC

Greg Russell Phone: (318) 381-7175

Halo Construction Group, LLC

Michael Hutson Phone: (318) 477-4256 Ideal Exteriors of LA Inc. Martin Thibodeaux Phone: (318) 387-4493

Joe Johnston Builders, LLC

Joseph Johnston Phone: (318) 614-3686

Joe Martin, LLC Bebe Martin Phone: (318) 644-2068

Legacy Land Development, LLC Debbie Campbell Phone: (318) 794-3166

Ranger Development, LLC Wes Tichenor Phone: (318) 388-4602

Ricks' Contractors, LLC

Phillip Ricks Phone: (318) 789-6764

Riddle Builders, Inc.

Robert Riddle Phone: (318) 324-1222 http://www.riddlebuilders.com

Rodger F. Baker Rodger Baker Phone: (318) 372-8888

Servpro of Monroe/West Monroe Don Legg Maria St. Clair Phone: (318) 345-5121

Shane Mock Construction LLC Shane Mock Phone: (318) 816-1886

Southern Construction Services

Tim Southern Phone: (318) 953-5011

T D M Construction Co., Inc.

Tim Martin Phone: (318) 376-0984

Towns Construction, Inc. Matthew Towns Phone: (318) 514-9925

Remodeling g- Residential l 318 Construction, LLC Jon McCartney Phone: (318) 538-1014 http://318construction.com (See our ad on page 47)

911 Handyman, LLC Alan Stephenson Phone: (318) 599-2060 http://www.911handymanllc.com

Achievers of Louisiana, Inc. Jerry Adams James Dortch Phone: (318) 325-0555 http://www.achieversinc.com

Allen Builders, LLC Roy Allen Phone: (318) 348-8920

B & B Properties of Ouachita, LLC Bobby Swanner Phone: (318) 614-5215

B & R Installations, LLC Billy Rath Phone: (318) 670-7719

Benchmark Construction Group of Louisiana Zachary Brister Phone: (318) 340-6377 http://www.Benchmarkconstructiongroup.com

Brown's Painting Alex Clary Phone: (318) 789-5635 http://www.brownspainting.com

Casual Concepts Inc. Conrad Blanchard Phone: (318) 614-1458 http://www.casualconceptshomebuilding.com

Cottonwood Builders, LLC James Waldron Phone: (318) 537-1513

Custom Builders of Ruston, LLC Hank Alexander Phone: (318) 548-9725

Daniel Hollis Phone: (318) 245-6204

Danny Fontenot Phone: (318) 376-4984

Dark Construction, LLC Randall Dark Phone: (318) 396-1700 http://www.darkconstructionllc.com

Elias & Nichols and Associates, LLC Mark Hunter Phone: (318) 497-3355 http://enabuilds.com

Greg Russell Construction, LLC Greg Russell Phone: (318) 381-7175

Habitat for Humanity of Ouachita, Inc. Kathy Gardner Larry Head Phone: (318) 323-8003 ext. 3 http://www.HFHO.org

Halo Construction Group, LLC Michael Hutson Phone: (318) 477-4256

Hayward Construction Alex Hayward Phone: (318) 325-1452 http://www.haywardconstructionco.com

Holyfield Construction, Inc

Joe Holyfield Phone: (318) 388-2492 http://www.holyfield-inc.com

Ideal Exteriors of LA Inc. Martin Thibodeaux Phone: (318) 387-4493

Innovative Exteriors, Inc

Kenneth Berry Phone: (318) 324-8706

Innovative Exteriors, Inc Kenneth Berry Phone: (318) 324-8706

James S. Lofton Residential Construction Co. Steve Lofton Phone: (318) 728-3732

Jeremy Andrews Construction, LLC

Jeremy Andrews Phone: (318) 537-2301

JNT Home Improvement, LLC

Nicky Hancock Phone: (318) 381-5197

Joe Johnston Builders, LLC

Joseph Johnston Phone: (318) 614-3686

Joe Martin, LLC Bebe Martin Phone: (318) 644-2068

KATCO Construction, LLC

Kevin Taylor Phone: (318) 397-2814

Kinman's Construction Jimmy Kinman Phone: (318) 732-3417

Legacy Land Development, LLC Debbie Campbell Phone: (318) 794-3166

MAC Builders, LLC Anthony McFarlin Phone: (318) 372-6275

Mann International, Inc. Lily Mann Phone: (318) 366-6377

Masseybuilders, LLC

Michael Massey Phone: (318) 450-9462

Masters Enterprises LLC of Louisiana

Ricky Simpson Phone: (318) 283-8898

Mathis Construction

Perry Mathis Phone: (318) 777-8172

MCD Home Improvement, LLC

Shane McDonald Phone: (318) 372-3193

Mike McMorris Construction Mike McMorris Phone: (318) 372-7446

Miletello Builders, LLC Colby Miletello Phone: (318) 376-6701

Murphy's Home Renovations, LLC

Brock Murphy Phone: (318) 372-1651

Noah Byrd Construction, LLC Noah Byrd Phone: (318) 914-3236

Pelican State Builders, LLC

Nick Sampognaro Phone: (318) 366-3936

R C Builders LLC Robert Neel Phone: (318) 245-5295

Rain Tight Roofing / Bad Weather Restorations Bryan Thigpen Phone: (318) 353-7663

Ranger Development, LLC Wes Tichenor Phone: (318) 388-4602 (See our ad on page 55)

Ray's Home Improvements, LLC

Ray Albritton Phone: (318) 537-2104

Ricks' Contractors, LLC Phillip Ricks Phone: (318) 789-6764

Riddle Builders, Inc. Robert Riddle Phone: (318) 324-1222 http://www.riddlebuilders.com

Riser Construction Daniel Riser Phone: (318) 355-2108

Rodger F. Baker

Rodger Baker Phone: (318) 372-8888

S and S Pro Construction and Remodeling, LLC

Noe` Acosta Phone: (318) 557-7610

Servpro of Monroe/West Monroe Don Legg

Maria St. Clair Phone: (318) 345-5121

Shane Mock Construction LLC

Shane Mock Phone: (318) 816-1886

Smith Builders, LLC

Charles Smith Phone: (318) 396-5525

Southern Construction Services Tim Southern Phone: (318) 953-5011

Strong Built Construction, Inc.

Debbie Strong Phone: (318) 355-3952

Taylor Custom Homes

Joel Taylor Phone: (318) 732-6719

The Weather Protection Company

Daryl Taylor Phone: (318) 450-4271 https://raintightroofs.com/

Timber Ridge Builders, LLC

Charlie Paris Phone: (318) 556-1146

Towns Construction, Inc.

Matthew Towns Phone: (318) 514-9925

Trey Foster Construction, LLC

Trey Foster Phone: (318) 235-0937 Whitlock Realty & Construction, Inc. Isaac Fife Phone: (318) 343-4170 http://www.whitlockrealty.net

Wide Open Contracting, Inc.

Caleb Soignier Phone: (318) 355-5837

RentallEquipment t Enviro Services Rentals

Chris Holomon Phone: (318) 368-9111 http://www.enviroservicesrentals.com

Kepper Trucking & Dirt Contracting, LLC

Eddie Kepper Phone: (318) 343-8790

Repairs s- Storm m Damage e & Building g Defects s

318 Construction, LLC Jon McCartney Phone: (318) 538-1014 http://318construction.com (See our ad on page 47)

Achievers of Louisiana, Inc.

Jerry Adams James Dortch Phone: (318) 325-0555 http://www.achieversinc.com

B & B Properties of Ouachita, LLC

Bobby Swanner Phone: (318) 614-5215

Dark Construction, LLC

Randall Dark Phone: (318) 396-1700 http://www.darkconstructionllc.com

Greg Russell Construction, LLC

Greg Russell Phone: (318) 381-7175

Home Pros of North LA, LLC Steve McCallum Phone: (318) 582-5453

Joe Johnston Builders, LLC

Joseph Johnston Phone: (318) 614-3686

Legacy Land Development, LLC Debbie Campbell Phone: (318) 794-3166

Ouachita Ridge Construction, LLC

Sam Chapman Phone: (225) 907-9199

Rain Tight Roofing / Bad Weather Restorations

Bryan Thigpen Phone: (318) 353-7663

Ranger Development, LLC Wes Tichenor Phone: (318) 388-4602

Rhymes Renovations & Contracting LLC Randy Rhymes Phone: (318) 323-2451

Riddle Builders, Inc. Robert Riddle Phone: (318) 324-1222 http://www.riddlebuilders.com Servpro of Monroe/West Monroe Don Legg Maria St. Clair Phone: (318) 345-5121 (See our ad on page 47)

Taylor Custom Homes Joel Taylor Phone: (318) 732-6719

Restoration n 318 Construction, LLC Jon McCartney Phone: (318) 538-1014 http://318construction.com (See our ad on page 47)

B & B Properties of Ouachita, LLC Bobby Swanner Phone: (318) 614-5215

Echo Build Michael Echols Phone: (318) 366-7370

Elias & Nichols and Associates, LLC Mark Hunter Phone: (318) 497-3355 http://enabuilds.com

Ranger Development, LLC Wes Tichenor Phone: (318) 388-4602 (See our ad on page 55)

Riddle Builders, Inc. Robert Riddle Phone: (318) 324-1222 http://www.riddlebuilders.com

Roofing g & Sheet t MetallSuppliers s Elite Roofing Supply-LA LLC Nona Kent Phone: (318) 460-7190 http://eliteroofingsupply.com (See our Ad on page 21)

The Home Improvement Outlet Mark Norris Phone: (318) 325-3400 http://www.hioutlet.com

Tom Sanders Bldg. Mart, LLC

Jeri Watson Phone: (318) 325-9677 http://www.tomsandersbuildingmart.com

Roofing g Contractors s

Allen Builders, LLC Roy Allen Phone: (318) 348-8920

Bastrop Roofing & Construction, LLC

Jimmy Christmas Phone: (318) 281-4822

J and D Construction of West Carroll, Inc Dwayne Smith Phone: (318) 235-6188

Mathis Construction Perry Mathis Phone: (318) 777-8172

Patterson Enterprisez, LLC

Thornton Patterson Phone: (318) 282-4960

Rain Tight Roofing / Bad Weather Restorations

Bryan Thigpen Phone: (318) 353-7663

Ranger Development, LLC

Wes Tichenor Phone: (318) 388-4602 (See our ad on page 55)

The Weather Protection Company

Daryl Taylor Phone: (318) 450-4271 https://raintightroofs.com/

Safety y Training g Hogan Agency, Inc Charles Hogan Phone: (318) 397-1212 http://www.hoganagencyinc.com

Security y Systems s

Advanced Security Technologies, LLC

Paul Fontenot Phone: (318) 322-4111

Automated Alarm Co.

Nathan Tucker Phone: (318) 345-2378 http://www.automatedalarm.com

DSC Security & Communications LLC

Mike Boone Phone: (318) 327-5554 http://www.digitalsec.biz

Siding g Contractors s

Danny Fontenot

Danny Fontenot Phone: (318) 376-4984

Hopkos Vinyl Siding

Matt Hopko Phone: (318) 376-2114

Ideal Exteriors of LA Inc. Martin Thibodeaux Phone: (318) 387-4493

Innovative Exteriors, Inc

Kenneth Berry Phone: (318) 324-8706

Joe Martin, LLC

Bebe Martin

Phone: (318) 644-2068

P & R Siding

Paul Branch

Phone: (318) 329-9223

Premier Exteriors

John Fowler

Phone: (318) 397-1557

Siding Suppliers

ABC Supply Co., Inc.

Clyde Miller Phone: (318) 322-2636 http://www.norandex.com

The Home Improvement Outlet

Mark Norris

Phone: (318) 325-3400 http://www.hioutlet.com

Stairs and Stair Parts

Tom Sanders Bldg. Mart, LLC

Jeri Watson

Phone: (318) 325-9677 http://www.tomsandersbuildingmart.com

Trusses

Home Pros of North LA, LLC

Steve McCallum

Phone: (318) 582-5453

Utilities

Atmos Energy

Johnny Rigdon Phone: (318) 651-6225 http://www.atmosenergy.com

Entergy

Cindy Gordon

Phone: (318) 329-5508 http://www.entergy.com

Golson's Gas, Lights, Logs, and Grills

Billy Golson

Phone: (318) 397-7171 http://www.golsonsonline.com

Vacuum Systems - Central

Automated Alarm Co.

Nathan Tucker Phone: (318) 345-2378 http://www.automatedalarm.com

Waste Disposal

Waste Connections of Louisiana, Inc.

Sheri Carter

Mindy Scott Phone: (318) 343-4628

Windows

ABC Supply Co., Inc.

Clyde Miller Phone: (318) 322-2636 http://www.norandex.com

Achievers of Louisiana, Inc.

Jerry Adams James Dortch

Phone: (318) 325-0555 http://www.achieversinc.com

Acme Glass & Mirror Co., Inc.

Coby Cooper Tobi Nomey Phone: (318) 325-0777 http://www.acmeglassandmirror.com

Ark-La-Tex Window and Door, Inc.

Tom Sanders Bldg. Mart, LLC

Jeri Watson

Phone: (318) 325-9677 http://www.tomsandersbuildingmart.com

Tubbs by Grubbs/Donnie Grubbs Inc.

Donnie Grubbs Phone: (318) 324-1232 http://www.donniegrubbs.com

Otwell Flooring Company

Daniel Otwell

Phone: (318) 242-1003 http://www.otwellflooring.com

Wood Flooring Suppliers

Bobby Williamson Flooring & Home Improvement

Bobby Williamson Phone: (318) 398-0077 http://www.bobbywilliamsonflooring.com

Dupuy Flooring & Acoustical, Inc.

Stanley Dupuy Phone: (318) 343-1737 http://www.jedupuy.com

Otwell Flooring Company

Daniel Otwell

Phone: (318) 242-1003 http://www.otwellflooring.com

The Home Improvement Outlet

Mark Norris

Wood Flooring Contractors

Bobby Williamson Flooring & Home Improvement

Bobby Williamson Phone: (318) 398-0077 http://www.bobbywilliamsonflooring.com

Dupuy Flooring & Acoustical, Inc.

Stanley Dupuy Phone: (318) 343-1737 http://www.jedupuy.com

Home Pros of North LA, LLC

Steve McCallum Phone: (318) 582-5453

Phone: (318) 325-3400 http://www.hioutlet.com

Storage & Storage Buildings

Dixie Shell Homes of America, Inc.

Johnny Reeves

Phone: (318) 325-8789

Storm Shelters

Kepper Trucking & Dirt Contracting, LLC

Eddie Kepper

Phone: (318) 343-8790

Stucco

The Home Improvement Outlet

Mark Norris

Phone: (318) 325-3400 http://www.hioutlet.com

Surveying

Lazenby & Associates, Inc.

Jason Thornhill

Phone: (318) 387-2710 http://www.lazenbyengr.com

Telephone & Communications

BCC Contracting, LLC

Barry Collins

Phone: (318) 651-0733 http://www.cfm-enterprises.com

Danny Compton Phone: (318) 322-7783 http://www.arklatexwindowanddoor.com

Home Pros of North LA, LLC

Steve McCallum

Phone: (318) 582-5453

Ideal Exteriors of LA Inc.

Martin Thibodeaux

Phone: (318) 387-4493

Innovative Exteriors, Inc

Kenneth Berry

Phone: (318) 324-8706

Joe Martin, LLC

Bebe Martin Phone: (318) 644-2068

Rodger F. Baker

Rodger Baker

Phone: (318) 372-8888

The Home Improvement Outlet

Mark Norris Phone: (318) 325-3400 http://www.hioutlet.com

Why Should You Join The HBA of NELA?

A Solid Business Investment -benefits of three memberships in one! Local, State and National. When you join Home Builders Association of Northeast Louisiana, you automatically become a member of Louisiana Home Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders and enjoy the benefits of all three organizations. As a member of all three organizations, you receive HBA of NELA's Builder Times, LHBA's Louisiana Builder Magazine, and NHBA's Builder Magazine. Members also have access to the websites of the local, state and national associations.

Many of our members say the Home Show is their most effective way to reach potential customers to showcase their services and products.

Continuing Education -Our HBA offers a regular schedule of speakers who are specialists in their fields, who convey important and timely seminars on topics aimed at improving your business. As a member you may receive Continuing Education credits at no charge to meet requirements for contractor license renewals.

or defeat of legislation that affects our industry. The association and its members participate in the annual Legislative Day sponsored by the Louisiana Home Builders Association. The event provides the perfect environment to meet state legislators and voice your opinions about

Louisiana Home Builders SIF -One of the important benefits of membership in your HBA is your eligibility to participate in the Self Insurers Fund (SIF), Louisiana's premier workers compensation fund available only to HBA of NELA members. Many of our members report that the savings through the SIF program more than pay for their membership in the association.

Annual Home Show -As a member of the association you are eligible to market your company's products and services by exhibiting at the annual Home

Networking / Social Events -A schedule of exciting social events and networking opportunities, sponsored by your HBA, helps to bring balance to all the hard work of its members as they individually pursue their business ventures, as well as the collective efforts of the association. Membership meetings provide the opportunity to network with fellow members. In addition, there are special events such as the Home Show Preview Banquet, the annual crawfish boil, and the HBA golf tournament.

legislation before them, or to propose new legislation to improve our industry.

Education Resources -Your HBA office maintains a selection of reference books and trade publications, on a range of subjects relative to the homebuilding industry. These HBA resources avoid the need for our members to spend hundreds of dollars for their own copy of these materials. Audio-visual equipment is also available at the HBA office. As a member you will receive discounts on materials ordered from the vast selection of reference materials at the NAHB Bookstore -"A world of information at your fingertips."

Online Resources -Local, state and national Home Builder web sites provide a host of information to help you manage your business.

Membership

Savings, Discounts, and

Show. For more than 40 years the Home Show has continued to grow in popularity among our members and the consumer public. The Home Shows have drawn as many as 6000 visitors (not including children) and more than 100 exhibitors.

Legislative Involvement and Repre-

sentation -Your HBA uses the collective voice and influence of its members to work effectively with local, state and national officials. Members become actively involved in such issues as the Ouachita Parish Land Use Commission, builder licensing requirements, voting records of legislators, and influencing the passage

Special Offers

Your membership in the Home Builders Association entitles you to numerous discount and savings programs. Earn an extra $500 rebate from GM, or special pricing with Office Depot.

General Liability Trust -HBA of NELA members may also qualify for saving on General Liability Insurance through the LHBA G/L Trust.

Our membership is made up of:

Builder Members -State Licensed Residential&CommercialContractors,and Remodelers with a Home Improvement Registration.

Associate Members -Associates make up a large portion of our membership and includes everyone else it takes to make the home building industry work; such as framers, electricians, plumbers, concrete finishers, material suppliers, mortgage lenders and insurance agencies.

Affiliate Members -Allows a single company to have multiple active members without paying for multiple full memberships.

Membership Benefits for Associates -

Why Associates Join the HBA Networking -Chapter meetings and HBA events provide the perfect opportunity to make valuable contacts and

keep abreast of the latest changes within the building industry.

"Do Business with a Member Campaign" -An Association wide campaign encourages our builders to use and purchase services and products from HBA associate members.

Sponsorships -Our associates have an opportunity to increase their exposure and show industry support to potential clients by sponsoring meetings and events.

Special Events -High impact events such as trade shows and golf tournaments allow our members to promote their products, services, businesses, and the industry.

Insurance -Members can take advantage of our Workman’s Compensation Program offering outstanding value and competitive rates.

Educational Opportunities -Our members gain a competitive edge in the industry through HBA programs and seminars on the hottest topics.

Public Relations -The Association promotes our members and the industry, by creating awareness of the impact that both have on the community.

Publications -In Addition to national and state publications, you will receive vital local industry and association news each month in Builder Times, our local newsletter. Our annual HBA Membership Directory is a valuable resource, which lists our entire membership. Advertising opportunities are available in both of these publications.

Web Site -Your membership entitles you to member exclusive information on the local, state, and national home builder's web sites.

National / Louisiana HBA’s & Affiliates

NATIONAL NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS

JERRY M. HOWARD, CEO 1201 15th Street NW Washington, DC 20005 Ph: (800) 368-5242 www.nahb.org

STATE LOUISIANA HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

660 Laurel Street, Suite A Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Ph: (800) 272-9912 Fax: (888) 387-2430 www.lhba.org

LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS

Home Builders Association of Northwest Louisiana 2038 E. 70th Street Shreveport, LA 71105

Telephone: (318) 797-8222 Fax: (318) 798-0333 www.nwlahba.org

Home Builders Association of Northeast Louisiana 3105 DeSoto St. Monroe, La 71201 Telephone: (318)387-6795 Fax: (318)325-0306 www.hbanela.com

Home Builders Association of Central Louisiana P O Box 11735 Alexandria, LA 71315 Telephone: (318) 443-1902 Fax: (318) 443-2237

Home Builders Association of Southwest Louisiana 4865 Ihles Road Lake Charles, LA 70605 Telephone: (337) 478-7893 Fax: (337) 474-9782 www.hbaswla.org

Acadian Home Builders Association 135 N. Domingue Ave. Lafayette, LA 70506 Telephone: (337) 981-3053 Fax: (337) 988-5096 www.ahbaonline.com

Teche Area Home Builders Association PO Box 10638 New Iberia, LA 70562 Telephone: (337) 365-0075 Fax: (337) 365-0993 www.techeareabuilders.com

Home Builders Association of Greater Baton Rouge 10518 Kentshire Ct. Baton Rouge, LA 70810 Telephone: (225) 769-7696 Fax: (225) 769-7115 www.capitalregionba.com

Northshore Home Builders Association 28603 Krentel Rd. Lacombe, LA 70445 Telephone: (985) 882-5002 Fax: (985) 882-5015 www.sthba.org www.raisingtheroof.net

Southeast Louisiana Home Builders Association 147 Capital Blvd., Ste A Houma, LA 70360

Telephone: (985) 868-4725 Fax: (985) 868-4998 www.selhba.com

Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans 2424 N Arnoult Rd. Metairie, LA 70001

Telephone: (504) 837-2700 Fax: (504) 837-4663 www.home-builders.org

For information regarding membership, contact the local association in your area. Local membership dues vary throughout the state.

AFFILIATED INSURANCE PROGRAMS

HOMEBUILDERS SELFINSURERS FUND (SIF) WORKERS’ COMP P.O. Box 2911 Baton Rouge LA 70821

Ph: (225) 387-0286 Ph: (877) 542-2743 Claims: (800) 866-2117 www.lhbasif.com

LHBA GENERAL LIABILITY TRUST

660 Laurel Street, Suite B105 Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Ph: (877) 246-9838 Ph: (225) 302-8590 Fax: (877) 292-8645

HBANELA Events

Each year our Special Events Committee, Golf Tournament Committee, HBA Leadership, and staff’ works hard to host fun networking opportunities.

Our annual events include the Home Show Preview Banquet, Builder Appreciation Crawfish Boil, HBA Golf Tournament, Associate Appreciation Night, Spike Night, & Installation Banquet & Auction.

Other events throughout the year provide great networking opportunities while meeting & working with others in home building industry.

For more information about these events or the Home Builder Association of Northeast Louisiana go to www.hbanela.com or call 318-387-6795.

Index of Categories

Accounting, Tax Preparation ....................... 36

Acoustical Ceilings ...................................... 36

Additions & Remodeling .............................. 36

Advertising, Marketing, & Public Relations . 36

Air Purification & Indoor Air Quality ............. 36

Appliance Suppliers .................................... 36

Asbestos Abatement ................................... 36

Attorneys ..................................................... 36

Auto & Truck Dealership ............................. 36

Banking - Commercial Banking ................... 36 Banking - Mortgage Lending ....................... 36 Bathroom Remodeling ................................ 36

Blinds, Awnings, & Window Coverings ....... 37

Blower Door Testing.................................... 37 Brick, Masonry, & Stone Suppliers.............. 37 Brick, Masonry, Stone & Tile Work ............. 37

Builder ......................................................... 37

Builder - Commercial................................... 37

Builder - Construction Management Services 37 Builder - Log Homes ................................... 37

Builder - Metal Buildings ............................. 37

Builder - Multi-Family .................................. 38

Builder - Residential .................................... 38

Builder - Residential w/ In-House Financing 39

Builder - Single Family Custom ................... 39

Building Inspectors ...................................... 41

Building Material Manufacturing .................. 41

Building Materials: Home Centers............... 41

Building Materials: Wholesale ..................... 41

Cabinets, Doors, & Windows ...................... 41

Carpenters - Exterior ................................... 41

Carpenters - Framing .................................. 41

Carpenters - Interior Trim ............................ 41

Carpentry Work ........................................... 41

Carpet & Floor Coverings............................ 41 Category...................................................... 41

Ceramic Tile ................................................ 41

Cleaning & Pressure Washing .................... 42

Cleaning New Homes ................................. 42 Clothing - Retail........................................... 42

Concrete Contractors & Finishers ............... 42

Concrete Overlays, Stains, Countertops ..... 42 Concrete Suppliers...................................... 42

Countertops................................................. 42

Decks & Patios ............................................ 42

Decorating & Interior Design ....................... 42 Doors, Exterior & Interior............................. 42

Drafting........................................................ 42

Drywall & Plastering Contractors ................ 42

Drywall Suppliers ........................................ 42 Duct Leakage Testing ................................. 42 Education .................................................... 42

Electricians & Electrical Contracting ........... 42 Energy & Gas Suppliers .............................. 42 Engineering ................................................. 43 Environmental Certification & Inspection .... 43 Erosion Control ........................................... 43 Excavating, Grading, & Clearing ................. 43 Fencing & Gates ......................................... 43

Fill Dirt Suppliers ......................................... 43 Financial Institutions .................................... 43

Fireplaces, Mantels, & Accessories ............ 43

Flooring & Floor Coverings ......................... 43 Foundation Contractors ............................... 43 Foundation Repairs ..................................... 43

Garage Doors .............................................. 43

Gas Lighting & Accessories ........................ 43 Generator - Home Standby ......................... 43 Glass & Mirror Products .............................. 43

Gutters ........................................................ 43 Hardware ..................................................... 43

Heating & Air-Conditioning Contractors ...... 43 Heating & Air-Conditioning Suppliers .......... 44 Home Automation ....................................... 44

Home Furnishings ....................................... 44

Home Repair & Handy Man ........................ 44 Home Theater ............................................. 44 House Plans & Home Design ...................... 44

Insulation Contractors ................................. 44 Insurance .................................................... 44

Interior Decorating, Design, & Upholstery ... 44 Ironwork ...................................................... 44

Janitorial Services ....................................... 44 Kitchen & Bath ............................................ 44

Land Development ...................................... 44

Lighting & Electrical Supplies ...................... 44 Lumber Companies ..................................... 44

Marble, Stone, Granite, Sand, & Tile .......... 45

Masonry Contractors Including Stone ......... 45 Millwork, Moldings, & Doors ........................ 45 Mold Remediation ....................................... 45

Mortgages ................................................... 45

Outdoor Kitchens & Patio ............................ 45

Overhead Doors .......................................... 45

Painting & Drywall Contractors ................... 45

Painting & Wallcovering Suppliers .............. 45

Paving Contractors - Driveways & Roads ... 45 Pest Control ................................................ 45

Pet Fencing & Accessories ......................... 45 Piers & Seawalls ......................................... 45 Planning & Designer ................................... 45

Plumbing Contractors .................................. 45

Plumbing Fixtures & Supplies ..................... 45

Pool Maintenance & Repairs ....................... 45

Pre-Engineered Metal Building Erection ..... 45 Printing & Blueprints .................................... 45

Project Management Services .................... 45

Property Management ................................. 46

Real Estate Developer ................................ 46

Real Estate Sales & Marketing ................... 46

Remodeling - Commercial ........................... 46

Remodeling - Residential ............................ 46

Rental Equipment ........................................ 48

Repairs - Storm Damage & Building Defects 48 Restoration .................................................. 48

Roofing & Sheet Metal Suppliers ................ 48

Roofing Contractors .................................... 48

Safety Training ............................................ 48

Security Systems ........................................ 48

Siding Contractors ....................................... 48

Siding Suppliers .......................................... 49

Stairs and Stair Parts .................................. 49

Storage & Storage Buildings ....................... 49 Storm Shelters ............................................ 49 Stucco ......................................................... 49 Surveying