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What Matters Behind the Walls in a Northshore Renovation?

By Total Construction & Renovation LLC

Beautiful cabinets, tile, countertops, and fixtures tend to get all the attention during a renovation — but the quality of the finished project often comes down to work that will eventually be hidden. Before the walls close and the finishes go in, a properly planned renovation may require waterproofing, ventilation, plumbing, electrical, framing, or HVAC … Continued

Planning a Home Addition in St. Tammany Parish

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Planning a Home Addition in St. Tammany Parish? What to Know Before You Start A home addition can provide the extra bedroom, expanded kitchen, primary suite, home office, or flexible living space your family needs without requiring you to leave the neighborhood you already enjoy. Before choosing finishes or requesting construction prices, however, several important … Continued

How Much Does a Sunroom Addition Cost in Mandeville, LA? (2026 Guide)

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Most sunroom additions in Mandeville, LA range from $25,000 to $100,000, depending on whether you build a three-season room or a fully conditioned four-season addition tied into your home’s HVAC system. If you’re picturing a bright, comfortable room off the back of your house — somewhere to sit with coffee, watch the yard, or just … Continued
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How Much Does a Home Addition Cost in Mandeville, LA? (2026 Guide)

By Total Construction & Renovation LLC

If you’re planning a home addition in Mandeville, the honest answer is: it depends on what you’re building. A small bump-out and a second-story primary suite are not the same project, and they don’t belong in the same price range. This guide breaks down real 2026 costs for the Northshore, what drives them up or … Continued

Tub-to-Shower Conversions in Mandeville, LA:

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Cost, Process, and What to Expect If you’ve got a bathtub you never use, you’re not alone. Converting it to a walk-in shower is one of the most requested upgrades we see in Mandeville — for accessibility, for resale value, and honestly, just because most homeowners shower far more than they bathe. Here’s what the … Continued
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How Some Bathroom Renovations in Mandeville Start With Hidden Water Damage

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What Homeowners in Mandeville Don’t Know About Their Bathroom Floors The Damage You Can’t See Is Usually the Most Expensive Kind A homeowner in Mandeville called us about what she thought was a minor problem — a small leak from her shower pan into the pantry on the other side of the wall. It seemed … Continued

Hidden Termite Damage in Mandeville Homes: What Northshore Homeowners Should Look For

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Hidden Termite Damage in Mandeville Homes: What Northshore Homeowners Should Look For Termite season is something many homeowners across Mandeville, Covington, Madisonville, and the Northshore are familiar with. Most people think about the swarmers they suddenly see around windows or lights, but the real concern is often what is happening behind the walls, under flooring, … Continued

Hidden Bathroom Damage in Mandeville, LA: What We Found Beneath This Elevated Home

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Hidden Bathroom Damage in Mandeville, LA: What We Found Beneath This Elevated Home Minor Tile Cracking Led to a Bigger Issue A homeowner in the Madisonville area, just outside Mandeville, reached out after noticing cracking in their shower tile. At first glance, it seemed like a surface-level issue. However, once we began opening up the … Continued

Bathroom Remodel Mistakes in Mandeville, LA (And How to Avoid Them)

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Bathroom Remodel Mistakes in Mandeville, LA (And How to Avoid Them) If you’re planning a bathroom renovation in Mandeville, LA, it’s easy to focus on finishes, tile, and layout—but what most homeowners don’t realize is that small mistakes during planning or construction can lead to expensive problems later. Many homes across Mandeville—especially those built in … Continued

Bathroom Renovation Cost in Mandeville, LA (2026 Homeowner Guide)

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Bathroom Renovation Cost in Mandeville, LA If you’re planning a bathroom renovation in Mandeville, LA, one of the first questions is: how much is this going to cost? The answer depends on your space, your goals, and the condition of your existing bathroom—but understanding realistic price ranges can help you plan with confidence. At Total … Continued
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Northshore Kitchen Trends

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Kitchen Trends Contractors Are Quietly Retiring in 2026 Kitchen design trends evolve quickly, and what was popular just a few years ago can already start to feel outdated. A recent article highlighted several kitchen trends that contractors across the country are beginning to move away from. You can read the full article here: 5 Kitchen … Continued
Bright open-concept kitchen and living area renovation completed for a Mandeville homeowner

How Much Does a Kitchen Renovation Cost in Mandeville, LA? (2026 Local Pricing Guide)

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How Much Does a Kitchen Renovation Cost in Mandeville, LA? If you’re considering a kitchen renovation in Mandeville, LA, one of the first questions you probably have is: “What is this actually going to cost?” The honest answer? It depends on scope, finishes, layout changes, and structural work. But we can give you realistic local … Continued

Why Every Northshore Home Needs a Bi-Annual Home Maintenance Plan in 2026

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Why Every Northshore Home Needs a Bi-Annual Home Maintenance Plan in 2026 The #1 Reason Homes Age Too Fast? Deferred Maintenance. Most major home repairs don’t start with a catastrophic failure—they start with something small being overlooked. A tiny roof leak becomes mold. A dirty dryer vent becomes a fire hazard. An unsealed window becomes … Continued
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Aging in Place Remodeling Costs & Contractor Checklist: 2026 Guide for Mandeville Homeowners

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Aging in Place Remodeling Costs & Contractor Checklist: 2026 Guide for Mandeville Homeowners Updated 2026  |  By Total Construction & Renovation LLC If you’re planning aging-in-place upgrades for yourself or a parent in St. Tammany Parish, the two questions we hear most are: what will this actually cost, and how do I know I’m hiring … Continued