You never know when danger lurks just around the corner. And for Louisiana residents, anything can literally happen. Each year, there are about 163 property crimes in Louisiana. On a nation-wide scale, the state has the fifth highest rate for property crimes in the U.S. Monroe, Baton Rouge and Alexandria are among the top 100 dangerous cities in the nation.

Energy bills have risen by 37% in the last three years – due to the increased number of household appliances and electronic devices. Check out for more details in infographic below:

It is a question much older than even this aged Japanese home, the original portions of which date back over three centuries: how does one pay due respect to traditional forms when making contemporary additions, expansions and/or remodels that necessarily impact the existing site and structure?