Don’t just think about replacement windows or siding, MAKE IT HAPPEN with U.S. Window Factory!

Replacement windows and/or siding can add value, as well as exciting curb appeal to your home! Contact U.S. Window Factory to see all window and siding selections available. Click HERE to receive your exclusive U.S. Window Factory/TrustDale Deal of buy 1 Window Installed and get Another Free! In addition, you get the U.S. Window Factory/TrustDale Make It Right Guarantee!

TrustDale Tip of the Day: *Real Signs that You Might Need Replacement Windows
Replacement windows are a major investment when it comes to home remodeling and renovation but it’s something that you have to be proactive about as a homeowner. To know when you should make that decision, keep an eye out for the signs that show you potential failure in your current windows.

1. Poor Performance: Windows slowly lose their durability and performance over time though this can speed up if you live in an environment with heavy ice buildup or other harsh weather conditions (even strong sunlight). With wear, your windows will develop air leaks that create drafts in and around the home. These drafts will wreak havoc on your HVAC system and can lead to moisture and mildew buildup in the structure of your home.
2. Utility bill changes: You can often blame your failing windows when your utility bills start to creep up on you. Older single-pane windows are especially to blame because of the poor insulation rating of a single pane of glass. To stop this energy loss you’ll need to invest in replacement windows such as double or triple pane thermal windows. When coupled with new energy star appliances you’ll see your utility bills return to normal (or dip even lower into real savings).
3. Sun Damage: the UV rays of the sun are extremely harmful and not only damaging to your skin but to your home and furniture as well as the fabrics inside. As the sun beats down on the wood, upholstery and more inside your living space you’ll start to see color fade. New replacement windows come with low-E coatings that help reflect and block harmful UV rays – a sound investment for a home with cherished furniture and well-maintained wood floors.
4. Emergency Escape Routes: Are all the windows in your home fully functional as escape routes? Most homeowners don’t think about this when they assess the need for home improvement. Windows that function sloppily, or don’t open at all, can be a health hazard in an emergency. Upgrade to new windows in your home so your family can easily escape through any window if the need arises.
5. Ugly windows: Sometimes it can’t be helped; your windows are just ugly. This is common in aged homes with old single-pane windows that are cracked, have chipped and peeling paint or may show water stains and damage to the frame. You would be surprised how replacement windows can improve the curb appeal of your home – sometimes all you need to do is get rid of a little ugly.
6. Difficult Operation: Not only are working windows important in emergencies but they’re also necessary for cleaning and general maintenance as well as letting in some fresh air from time to time. Some homes have difficult windows while others won’t open at all because they’re painted or nailed shut. Ditch the inconvenience of old windows and invest in replacement windows – at the very least for your peace of mind.

*:Source: http://www.articleboard.info/Article/Real-Signs-that-You-Might-Need-Replacement-Windows/37631

Is your roof looking a bit shabby these days?

Is your roof looking a bit shabby these days? Perhaps you’re missing a few shingles or have seen water spots on your ceiling. Dale Cardwell, founder of TrustDale.com, recommends you contact Mr. Roof! Click HERE to receive your exclusive Dr. Roof/TrustDale Deal of a FREE solar powered attic vent with every roof installation over $7000.00. That’s an $800 value! Plus, you get the Dr. Roof/TD Make It Right Guarantee!

TrustDale Tip of the Day: *Roof Shingles Selecting Tips
For that perfect dream home, you have to pay special attention to the construction of the roof. A leaky roof can destroy the most elegant home. Hence, appropriate selection of roof shingles for your home means a lot. This factor will decide whether you will be suffering from leaky roof with short life span and constant care or a waterproof, weather proof and durable roof, needing bare minimum care.

This decision is based on various factors. Overall climate of your area, the material used in current roof (if present) and your local building terms are vital factors that you must consider. In addition, the latest style and fashion regarding the looks of roof shingles should also be considered.

Earlier there were a restricted number of choices as per materials for roof shingles and you were forced to select between them. However, with advanced technology, there are an infinite number of choices. Today you have innumerable choices in terms of durability, looks, quality, finish, color, shape, etc. to meet your personal requirements and choices.

*Source: http://www.askaquery.com/question/Roof-Shingles-Selecting-Tips.html

Make a switch…Go GREEN!

Go green by switching to Walton EMC Natural Gas! Dale Cardwell, founder of TrustDale.com, recommends Walton EMC Natural Gas! Click HERE to receive your exclusive Walton EMC/TrustDale Deal of a $5 discount on your first Walton EMC Natural Gas bill along with the TD Make It Right Guarantee! NOTE: Current Walton EMC Natural Gas customers are not eligible for the discount. Prospective customers must first pass a credit check in order to become a customer and receive the bill credit, and therefore must authorize Walton EMC Natural Gas to obtain credit information. Customers may be assessed a deposit or denied service by Walton EMC Natural Gas.
TrustDale Tip of the Day: *Clear you kitchen pipes!
To clean your pipes, put three Alka-Seltzer tablets down the kitchen sink, followed by a cup of white vinegar. Leave for a few minutes, and then run hot water down the drain.
* Source: USA Weekend, March 20, 2011, Leach, A., p. 4

Are you paying too much interest on your mortgage?

Mortgage rates are at an all-time low! Dale Cardwell, founder of TrustDale.com, recommends you contact Liberty Home Mortgages. Liberty’s team of Loan Officers not only seek to find you the best rate, but then provide you with the best closing cost option for your particular situation. Click HERE to receive an exclusive $100.00 discount AND the TD Make It Right Guarantee!
TrustDale Tip of the Day: *Home Buying Myths
For many first-time homebuyers, owning a home is a dream come true. But oftentimes, they come into the process with some unrealistic expectations and high emotions. If you’re looking to buy, don’t let your heart control your head. When it comes down to it, a real estate purchase is still a business transaction.
Beware of these myths:

1. “The value of the home will increase.” If we learned anything from the housing crisis, it’s that homes are not cash cows. Unless you’re an experienced investor or home flipper, don’t expect that $200,000 condo to be worth $300,000 in two years.
2. “You should buy as much house as you can get.” In real estate’s heyday, it was normal to see two people living in a 4,000-square-foot, five-bedroom home. These days, it doesn’t make financial sense. Buy a home based on what you need so you can live comfortably, not excessively.

   *Source: * Source: USA Weekend, March 20, 2011, Burgos A., pp.13

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   Sunday on TrustDale TV!

   May 28, 2011 by bruce  
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   This Sunday morning, May 29th at 11:30 on Atlanta’s FOX 5:
   A viewer in need of help with the transmission in her Volkswagen Bug gets some assistance from AAMCO. How to deal with troubles at a mortgage company are discussed by Liberty Home Mortgage. Aquaguard’s Tom DiGregorio shines light on solar energy with advice from SolarWorld. The owner of Pet Lodge Pet Resort shows his talent for matching dogs for the correct type of owner with the help of dogs up for adoption at Angels Among Us. And TrustDale TV follows the good news EMC Security has for some previous show guests.

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   Saturday on TrustDale TV!

   May 27, 2011 by bruce  
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   Saturday morning, May 28th at 11:30 on Atlanta’s FOX 5:
   We’ll meet a family who says their home security system is robbing them. The GA Power Company explains smart meters. Aquaguard’s Tom DiGregorio shares tips about rain gutters from Leafguard. Viewers get to see what goes on behind the scenes of the TrustDale TV show. And Dale shares good news to a viewer with a carpet problem.

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   YOU are in the driver’s seat…

   May 27, 2011 by bruce  
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   You’re in the driver’s seat on eating out, choosing services, selecting products, and the list goes on and on. Each day you’re faced with consumer decisions, and it’s all about YOUR choice! Today, because of the Internet, you have a tool at your disposal that gives you a nearly infinite amount of new choices. The Internet is empowering consumers to define their own needs on their own terms, and use comparative analysis to make better choices. Click HERE to read more from Dale Cardwell, founder of TrustDale.com, about how you can find sources you trust and real solutions to your toughest consumer problems!
   
   TrustDale Tip of the Day: *Internet Survival Tips for Kids and Teens

   1. Never give any personal information to anyone you meet online. That means first or last names, phone numbers (they can be used to track down you home), passwords, birth dates or years, or credit card information.
   2. Never meet up with anyone you don’t already know. Don’t tell anyone your schedule; don’t say where you’ll be hanging out. Do NOT make party announcements. People are often not who they say they are. It’s true: 1 in 5 kids will be sexually solicited online.
   3. Don’t fill out any “fun” questionnaires that are forwarded to you, even if they’re from your friends. Remember, you’re in a world where everything can get forwarded. All those personal things about you could land in the hands of someone who could use them to harm you.
   4. Make sure you know everyone on your buddy list. If you haven’t met the people face-to-face, they may not be who they pretend to be. In addition, Instant Messaging strangers is an invasion of their privacy.
   5. You do not have to answer emails or IMs from people you don’t know. As a matter of fact, you shouldn’t. Who knows who they are? Even if they say they’re “David’s friend,” David could be a lucky guess. “Kids” you meet in chat rooms may actually be creepy adults.
   6. There’s no such thing as “private” on the Internet. You may think so, but it’s not true. People can find anything they want — and keep what you post — forever.
   7. Be careful about posting pictures of yourself (if you must, don’t post sexy ones or ones showing behavior you wouldn’t want your mom, teacher, boss, or potential college advisor to see). Just because an older sibling has posted snaps on a site doesn’t make it a smart or a safe idea. Pictures with identifiers like where you go to school can be shopping lists for online predators and other creeps.
   8. Don’t send pictures of other people. Forwarding an embarrassing picture of someone else is a form of bullying. How would you like it if someone did that to you?
   9. Don’t download content without your parents’ permission. Many sites have spyware that will damage your computer. Other sites have really inappropriate content. Your parents can check your computer’s URL history, so you can’t hide where you’ve been.
   10. Never share your password with anyone but your parents.
       
       *Source: http://www.commonsense.com/internet-safety-tips/tips-for-kids.php

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       Turn your home remodeling or renovation into a dream with Weidmann& Associates, Inc.!

       May 25, 2011 by bruce  
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       Have you been longing for a sunroom to lounge around in during the lazy, hazy days of summer? Or perhaps you’re dreaming of that luxury master suite with a sunken tub? Weidmann & Associates, Inc., recommended by Dale Cardwell, founder of TrustDale.com, is your best choice for home remodeling and renovation. Click HERE to receive your exclusive Weidmann/TrustDale Deal of a Free Consultation AND qualify for the Weidmann/TD Make It Right Guarantee!

       TrustDale Tip of the Day: *Considerations before Planning a Home Remodeling Project

       Building Codes and Project Plans

       Every successful home remodeling project begins with a set of detailed plans, with scale drawings that include specific information about every element in the design. Before putting a home improvement remodeling design plan on paper, it is necessary to be informed as to local building code requirements.

       Different Project Types, Different Considerations

       Different projects such as a basement remodel will have different considerations than a home kitchen-remodeling project. When it comes to a basement renovation, before a project can even be considered, an evaluation must be performed to determine whether there is enough headroom to meet minimum building code requirements.
       
       While moving and installing plumbing or electrical service is possible in most bathroom home remodeling or kitchen renovation project plans, extra consideration must be given to insure proper installation and venting of drainpipes. Sometimes it might not be feasible to break out concrete to add new drainpipe. In addition, a bathroom renovation plan that involves features such as a large hot tub might require reinforcing floor joists to adequately support the extra weight.

       Finding the Right Remodeling Contractor

       Whether you plan to hire a home remodeling contractor to assist you in both the planning and working stages, or just certain aspects of the project, it is a good idea to use a local contractor based near your project. One who is knowledgeable about local codes and has connections with venders on a local level.

       *Source: http://www.handyamerican.com/articles-home-remodeling-project.asp

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       Don’t get stranded in your driveway!

       May 24, 2011 by bruce  
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       Were you recently sitting in your driveway listening to the rain as it fell upon your windshield thinking, “I wish I had made the call to fix that garage door!” If so, Dale Cardwell, founder of TrustDale.com, recommends you act now by contacting All Four Seasons Garage Doors! Click HERE to receive your exclusive All Four Seasons/TrustDale Deal of 10% off ALL labor and service calls, OR $100 off any double carriage house garage doors or $50 off per/single carriage house garage door! Plus, you get the TrustDale Make It Right Guarantee!

       TrustDale Tip of the Day: *Garage Door Safety

       1. Do not stand or walk under a moving door! Do not let children or adults play “beat the door.” It is dangerous and can result in serious injury or death. Adults should set a good example. Know how to use the emergency release in case someone is pinned by the door.
       2. Do not let children play with or use the transmitters or remote controls.
          Always place and store them out of the reach of children.

       3. The push button wall control should be out of reach of children (at least 5 feet from the floor) and away from all moving parts. Mount and use the button where you can clearly see the moving garage door.
       4. When using the push button or transmitter, keep the door in sight until it completely stops moving.
          Teach children never to play under or near an open garage door.

       5. Teach children to keep their hands and fingers clear of section joints, hinges, track, springs, and other door parts. Contact with a moving door or its hardware could cause injury. These injuries can also happen with garage doors that do not have automatic openers.

       *Source: http://www.dasma.com/safetygdguide.asp

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       Time for a cool “floor” change?

       May 23, 2011 by bruce  
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       Have you been looking at the same ol’ flooring you’ve had for the past 5, 10, maybe even 20 years? Dale Cardwell, founder of TrustDale.com, recommends you contact 50 Floor to see all the many options they have for updating your floors. Click HERE to receive your exclusive 50 Floor/TrustDale Deal of an additional 5% off the total, on top of all other sales and promotional items, up to $500 dollars! Plus, you get the 50 Floor/TD Make It Right Guarantee!
       

       TrustDale Tip of the Day: * How to Choose Floor Tile
       
       Choosing floor tile may sound as simple as choosing the color you want. Unfortunately, it usually isn’t that easy. Many things should be included before an informed flooring decision is made.

       1. Decide what type of tile you want. Will it be brick, concrete, ceramic, cork, glass, mosaic, peel and stick, porcelain, terra cotta, terrazzo or something else? Your choice can be dependent upon a number of factors, like the room’s specific requirements for moisture proof, non-slip, scuff proof, water resistant or another specific type of tile. Also take into consideration other factors that might affect your tile choice like its susceptibility to extreme heat or cold; how easily it can be maintained; its level of refurbishing difficulty; and of course, how easily it can be laid by a novice.
       2. Determine which room floor you wish to tile. Take into consideration the traffic that the room experiences because you must consider the durability of your tile before you make a choice. For example, most tiles are rated on a scale between one and five, with one being the least durable and five being the most durable. So, if you are looking for a very durable type of tile, you will want to choose something with a rating of four or five. Also, take into considerations any other important room requirements that you have identified such as how easily the tile can be cleaned, how often it must be cleaned, or how often it will likely need to be replaced. Think about how the floor will be used. For example, a playroom floor will likely experience a lot of jumping, bouncing, running, hitting, and a large number of other “play” factors. That might have an impact on the type of tile for that room.
       3. Decide on the color and pattern of the tile you want. Not all types of tiles come in all colors or patterns so this decision may affect your tile possibilities. While ceramic tiles come in solid colors and patterns, other types of tiles come only in patterns. Therefore, this decision may eliminate some tile possibilities.
       4. Determine the size of the tile you want to use. A lot of tile comes in a standard 12-inch by 12-inch size, however, there are also smaller sizes like 10 inch by 10 inch, or 8 inch by 8 inch. If your heart is set on using smaller tiles, then your options with regard to tile choice will be significantly narrowed.
       5. Determine the supplies necessary to lay the tile. Will it require grout, glue, or something else in order to complete the job. This may have an impact on your final tile choices.
       6. Measure the floor to determine the square footage of the space to be covered. Using the tile size and the square footage of the room, calculate the number of tiles required to do the job. Be sure to allow for some replacement tiles in case you need to cut and splice in places or replace damaged
       7. Establish a budget for your tile floor. If you don’t have an unlimited amount of money on hand to choose top grade tile, you need to establish that limitation. While you can search for deals, sales, or clearance tile, there is no guarantee that you will be able to find exactly what you want, when you want it.
       8. Purchase your tile choices based on all of the decisions you have made in the steps above.
          

          *Source: http://www.ehow.com/how_2362593_choose-floor-tile-.html

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