News & Consumer Advice

Tree removal should be a last resort. But a failing tree can pose a risk to your property. If it falls in a storm, it could damage your home and even cause personal injury. To avoid that risk, it is usually necessary to remove a dead or dying tree.

It is no surprise that moving rates as one of the most stressful major life events. But moving doesn't have to be stressful. If you plan well and follow some simple guidelines, you can reduce your stress and have a smooth, stress-free move.

Many consumers turn to websites like HomeAdvisor, Angie's List, and similar services to find contractors and tradespeople for various jobs. These sites have a long history and flashy commercials, so most people assume they are trustworthy.

Some projects aren’t worth doing yourself. Wildlife removal is one of those projects. We’re not talking about spraying for ants. We’re talking about wild animals that can inhabit your home or property.

For some jobs, you may need to put some money down. But never pay 100% upfront. This is especially true for construction jobs. Once the contractor has your money, they really have no motivation to work hard for you.

There are plenty of indoor sources of allergens. In fact, the EPA reports that indoor air is almost always more polluted than the air outside. And Americans spend nearly all of their time indoors, even in the summer. So what can you do to get some relief?

When a retaining wall fails, anything built on that soil can collapse as the earth below slides down a grade. That’s why this woman was so concerned that her brand new retaining wall was buckling.

As the summer storm season sets in, TrustDALE has some handy tips to protect your roof from summer storms.

Many companies sell special gutter covers that are supposed to keep out leaves and debris, funnel water into the gutter, and keep water flowing freely away from your home and into the downspouts. But sometimes these systems don’t work precisely the way salespeople say they do.

Some people have to haul their trash to a dump where they pay by the pound. But this woman thought she had her trash pickup taken care of until she suddenly didn’t.