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How to decide to repair or replace your appliances?
How to know when should you replace your appliances or simply repair them.
Three for Thursday 02.15.2024
I want to tell you about a warranty that works! A couple of years ago, I bought a $350 electric chainsaw at the Home Depot. In a departure from the norm for me, I also paid $55 for a three-year warranty. Recently the battery failed. Like most consumers, I
2024 Home Flooring Trends
2024 Flooring trends including durable flooring options
Ask Dale: Free vacation offer-what's the catch?
Offer for a free vacation if I sign up for something. Is is too good to be true?
Three for Thursday 02.08.2024
Chick-fil-A is not my favorite meal choice, but it is one of my favorite meal destinations, and here is why. I was rounding the drive through one recent evening and caught an old obscure song on my car radio. My window was down, and the young man taking m
Delivery driver steals my package and TrustDALE gets the company to pay up!
Uber eats driver delivers my food and takes another package that was sitting on my porch!
Dale's Consumer Do's and Don'ts February 2024
Dale's Consumer Do's and Don'ts for February 2024
Three for Thursday 2.1.2024
I tend to believe good things will stay the same or simply get better. Ok, that’s not a bad world view, but it is a bit pollyannish. Recently, I lost another great friend. His name was Perry. He lived life to the fullest up to the end, and I believe
Why you should hire a licensed plumber rather than the guy down the street!
When it comes to plumbing issues in your home, it's tempting to seek the quickest and cheapest solution. However, choosing to hire a licensed plumber instead of "the guy down the street" can make a world of difference in terms of safety, quality, and
Three for Thursday 01.25.2024
What’s wrong with football? If you know me personally, you know I’m a big football fan. So, I have noticed a trend of more people promoting the viewpoint that the game, especially the pro game is rigged. People, (even some I otherwise respect) claim their
Sketchy of the Week: Credit Karma
Personal finance company Credit Karma is accused of deceiving the very people it tries to help. Dale explains what you need to do if Credit Karma's deceit took a bite out of your credit score.
Why You Should Start Planning Now for Your Spring Landscape Project
As winter blankets the landscape with snow and cold temperatures, it might seem counterintuitive to start thinking about your spring landscape project. However, seasoned homeowners and landscaping enthusiasts know that planning ahead is the key to a
Three for Thursday 01.18.2024
When was the last time you were stunned to learn something, you did not expect to learn? It happened for me when I discovered many Americans do not insist on validation before they accept a news report as fact. I realized that my four-year degree in journ
Make the right choice for your moving insurance BEFORE you need it!
Moving to a new home can be an exciting but stressful experience. It involves a lot of planning, packing, and coordination. One crucial aspect of the moving process that often gets overlooked is insurance. While professional moving companies take gre
Three for Thursday 01.11.2024
I recently received a free package of greeting cards from a charity to which I do not regularly contribute. I instantly considered whether I should use them, even though I had no intention of donating. The items are called “donor premiums” and are a time-
