The Louisiana Survival Guide For Your New Home Essentials

In all honesty, we truly are different here in Louisiana. There I said it. And we'll own it.

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Our Louisiana lifestyle isn't for everyone. It has an infinite number of rewards, but on the flip side, we face a number of challenges, and sometimes those come daily.

It's those challenges that many have learned to overcome simply through preparation.

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While it's always interesting, even amusing at times, to watch a young person head for the local Walmart to stock up on supplies for their first apartment or house, it's usually not until they have been there a week or two that they head back to Walmart to get the real essentials.

Of course, they remember little things like washcloths, trash cans and silverware, but they forget to pick up Tony Chachere's.

Sure, they only have to cook one meal before they realize they have made a grave mistake, but you get the picture.

There are a number of things that are "must haves" for every home in the Bayou State. Now, I won't bore you with the obvious things like mosquito spray or a fleur-de-lis wreath for the front door, because those are givens.

However, for anyone who has just moved to Louisiana, these are items you'll need, and probably will need very soon. If you don't already have them, it won't be long, you'll see the error of your ways.

I'm not even going to be so rhetorical as to mention your LSU poster or jersey because if you don't have that, then we all know your house recently burned down.

Take a look and see just how many of these things you have in your home.

10 Unique Things Every House In Louisiana Must Have

Living in Louisiana comes with its own set of rules. There are several items that MUST be found in your home, or you just won't be prepared for our unique way of life. We've listed ten of those things here, so if you're new to Louisiana, you'll want to head to the store now and pick them up.

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