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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.

You Can Plan the Perfect Closets
Home Services

Effie Ross

You Can Plan the Perfect Closets

If you find yourself rummaging through overstuffed drawers and crammed hangers just to get dressed every day, it may be time for a closet makeover. Believe it or not, you can plan the perfect closet with as much or as little space as you have.

Home Services

Effie Ross

How to Choose the Right Window Treatments for Your Home

Interior designers warn that windows should be part of your plan from the very start, as they can impact the feel of a room. However you choose to decorate your windows, you’ll need to consider both function and style, as well as the unique needs of your

How to Design the Perfect Basement Remodel
Home Services

Effie Ross

How to Design the Perfect Basement Remodel

What if you could turn your basement into added living space? Imagine an extra bedroom, a game room, or a home theater. When you reclaim the square footage in your basement, you can add things to your home you never dreamed of.

Summer is Peak Moving Season. Here's How to Keep Your Move Smooth and Stress-Free!
Finance & Tips Home Services

Effie Ross

Summer is Peak Moving Season. Here's How to Keep Your Move Smooth and Stress-Free!

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.

What You May Not Know About HomeAdvisor and Other Similar Sites
Finance & Tips Home Services

Effie Ross

What You May Not Know About HomeAdvisor and Other Similar Sites

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.

Planning a New Fence? Here's What You Need to Know.
Exterior & Landscaping Home Services

Effie Ross

Planning a New Fence? Here's What You Need to Know.

Making decisions about your fence should be just as carefully considered as choosing colors, siding, or roofing for the exterior of your home. And if you're overwhelmed or don't know where to start, just contact one of our TrustDALE certified fence builde

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