News & Consumer Advice

John and Erin Hodgson were really excited about their plans for a new pool. So excited that they didn’t trust their gut when hiring a contractor. But their high hopes were soon sunk when this contractor pulled a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde transformation once all the papers were signed.

We live so much of our lives online these days that it’s easy to slip up at times and compromise your security. But with important data like our identities and bank accounts accessible online, protecting your online privacy is more important than ever.

One type of cleaning that many homeowners leave for spring is window cleaning. Window cleaning can be time-consuming and laborious, which may lead some people to skip it altogether. But if you do it right, you can clean your windows this spring with excellent results.

Most legitimate companies will perform some or all of the work before they expect payment. But here’s the story of someone who trusted a business and uncovered a scheme.

Designing a deck for your home can be fun and rewarding. It also gives you the opportunity to come up with a deck that is truly unique and truly tailored to your custom needs.

While there are plenty of new and designer building materials out there, sometimes the most traditional materials really are best. That’s certainly true when it comes to stone. One of the oldest building materials is still one of the most popular, both for looks and durability.

Warmer weather and more time outdoors mean your pet has special grooming needs. Paying attention to those needs will keep your dog comfortable and safe all summer long. So here are our TrustDALE summer grooming tips to keep your dog healthy all season long.

We recently brought you the story of Shea, one of our employees at TrustDALE, who had her credit cards stolen. Luckily, she had set up monitoring on all of her accounts, so she was alerted to suspicious activity right away. Credit Freezes are another very useful service to protect your credit.

After a long winter of dirt and storms, your roof, siding, patio, or deck could probably use some cleaning. But while anyone can rent a pressure washer at your local home improvement store, you may want to educate yourself before you start blasting your home.

Knowing if a company has been the subject of lawsuits, as well as the claims and resolutions of any lawsuits, is vital information for evaluating a business’ reliability and customer service. But that information is not always easy to get.