When they began to take hold in the professional lawn care market, they held a sort of mystique in the eyes of the average do-it-yourself “Joe grass-cutter”. The funny looking machines with the engine in the back, undersized front wheels, and no steering wheel were sure making a good impression on those of us used to performing lawn care with the old lawn tractor. It didn’t take very long and the want/need for one of these machines for the homeowner went viral. I’m glad that it did, because as the demand increased, home models became available and the price fell.… read more →
In 1986, the Louisiana Legislature addressed a perceived lack of protection for new home purchasers against builders for the purchase of homes with certain defects. The New Home Warranty (NHWA) Act’s stated purpose is, “there is a need to promote commerce in Louisiana by providing clear, concise, and mandatory warranties for the purchasers and occupants of new homes in Louisiana and by providing for the use of homeowners’ insurance as additional protection for the public against defects in the construction of new homes.” The warranty, which is mandatory in most cases, ostensibly addresses this need. Following is a breakdown of… read more →
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