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“Baton Rouge” in French translates literally to “red stick” in English. Historians argue it either referred to a demarcation line between the hunting grounds of two tribes, a stick used for drying fish and game that had been stained red with blood, the red cypresses that line the bayous or the name the Native Americans referred to the land by, “Istrouma,” which translated roughly to “red stick”.

People in the United States have a lot of stuff. We’re good at acquiring more items but not always great at parting ways with our belongings.

Self-storage units can provide peace of mind, free up space at home and keep seasonal or seldom-used items out of the garage or attic. But many people don't realize investing in storage unit insurance is also a good idea.

Ah, New Orleans: the Big Easy, land of Creole, Cajun, Jazz and Mardi Gras, melding its French, Caribbean, African and Spanish ancestry into unique awesomeness.

She sheds and man caves are little getaways right in your own home or on your property. But making the space for one can seem daunting.