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Cut Down Your Honey-Do List With Trusted Handyman Services
Verified Businesses Home Services

Effie Ross

Cut Down Your Honey-Do List With Trusted Handyman Services

If your honey-do list is growing by the minute, you'll be relieved to know that your local handyman can over almost anything on your list. Now is no time to experiment with your DIY skills. Hiring a handyman will save time and get the job done right.

TrustDALE Makes It Right for This Consumer's Soggy Basement
Repair & Maintenance Home Services

Effie Ross

TrustDALE Makes It Right for This Consumer's Soggy Basement

We all like to feel like we got our money's worth when we make a purchase—especially a large one. So when this homeowner spent over $16,000 to solve a problem that wasn't fixed, she was rightly upset.

How to Keep Out Winter Pests
Repair & Maintenance Home Services

Effie Ross

How to Keep Out Winter Pests

As winter rolls in, now is a good time to check your home and make sure that you aren’t welcoming in a slew of winter pests. Follow these helpful tips to protect your home this winter.

The Seasons Are Changing - Is it Time to Clean Out Your Septic Tank?
Repair & Maintenance Home Services

Effie Ross

The Seasons Are Changing - Is it Time to Clean Out Your Septic Tank?

Some septic tanks can go up to three years between cleanings, but many could benefit from an annual pumping. We recommend going through your septic tank maintenance checklist twice a year, at the beginning of winter and the beginning of summer.

Questions to Ask When Planning an Addition
Home Services

Effie Ross

Questions to Ask When Planning an Addition

While you may have spent years considering your addition, when it comes to actually planning an addition, you need to ask yourself and your contractor some important questions.

Tired of Staring at the Same 4 Walls? It's Time for the Perfect Kitchen Remodel!
Home Services

Effie Ross

Tired of Staring at the Same 4 Walls? It's Time for the Perfect Kitchen Remodel!

If you've grown tired of staring at the same four walls, maybe it's time to shake things up a bit. The perfect kitchen remodel takes planning and good choices. But with these tips and tricks, you can have the kitchen of your dreams.

This Home Builder Didn't Want to Fix a Squeaky Floor
Finance & Tips Home Services

Effie Ross

This Home Builder Didn't Want to Fix a Squeaky Floor

In this case, not only did the builders refuse to fix the home, they wouldn't even listen to their own contractors!

Getting Your Roof Ready for Fall
Repair & Maintenance Home Services

Effie Ross

Getting Your Roof Ready for Fall

For homeowners, now is a critical time for the health of your roof. Getting your roof ready for fall—and for the oncoming winter, too—is the best way to ensure that your roof lasts as long as possible.

How to Pick the Perfect New Doors
Home Services

Effie Ross

How to Pick the Perfect New Doors

It’s not surprising that picking the perfect new doors can feel daunting. However, if you follow a process to help you make your decision, you can pick the perfect new doors without driving yourself mad.

Don't Let a Wet Crawl Space Ruin Your Home
Repair & Maintenance Home Services

Effie Ross

Don't Let a Wet Crawl Space Ruin Your Home

Whether you have a dirt or concrete crawl space, moisture in your crawl space is a huge problem that needs to be addressed.

Why You Need a Professional Plumber
Verified Businesses Home Services

Effie Ross

Why You Need a Professional Plumber

When it comes to more complicated plumbing problems, well-meaning homeowners often cause more problems than they solve. Here are some of the very good reasons why you need a professional plumber.

The Perfect Home Theater for Any Budget
Home Services

Effie Ross

The Perfect Home Theater for Any Budget

With the advancement of video and audio technology, a top-notch movie-viewing experience has come within reach of even frugal enthusiasts. Whether you are building a dedicated theater in your home or just upgrading your living room setup, you can build a

When Do You Need to Hire an Electrician?
Home Services

Effie Ross

When Do You Need to Hire an Electrician?

If you get a DIY electrical project wrong, at best, your new outlet, fixture, etc., won’t work. And at worst you risk a dangerous shock or even a fire. Using an electrician for running new wires keeps you safe from improper wiring that could endanger your

4 Ways to Keep Your Gutters Clear
Repair & Maintenance Home Services

Effie Ross

4 Ways to Keep Your Gutters Clear

As every homeowner knows, keeping gutters clean and clear is not always easy. Here are four ways you can keep your gutters clear.