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From Appraisal to Upgrade: Smart Ways to Fund a Home Remodel
Finance & Tips Home Services
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

From Appraisal to Upgrade: Smart Ways to Fund a Home Remodel

Planning a major home remodel but already carrying debt? Here's how to finance your project without putting your home – or your future – at risk.

Price Jump Panic: What to Do When a Contractor Changes the Deal
Finance & Tips Home Services
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Price Jump Panic: What to Do When a Contractor Changes the Deal

A homeowner was quoted $10,500 for windows, then told it should’ve been $11,500. Here’s how to protect yourself when prices change after the fact.

Worn Out Already? Why Cheap Floors Cost You More
Finance & Tips Home Services
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Worn Out Already? Why Cheap Floors Cost You More

Make the right first impression with commercial flooring that’s built to last. Learn how traffic, location, and style impact your bottom line – and how to avoid costly mistakes.

Viral Vendetta: How a Contractor Weaponized Social Media Against a Client
Finance & Tips Home Services
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Viral Vendetta: How a Contractor Weaponized Social Media Against a Client

A home renovation gone wrong spirals into cyberbullying and a courtroom battle. Learn how one woman's ordeal reveals critical lessons for homeowners today.

Botched at the Front Door: When Paying Upfront Costs You Big
Scam Prevention Home Services
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Botched at the Front Door: When Paying Upfront Costs You Big

A homeowner’s dream door restoration turns into a nightmare, exposing the dangers of paying 100% upfront. Learn how to protect yourself before hiring contractors.

The Flooring Trap: Why "20 Years of Experience" Could Be Costing You Big
Scam Prevention Home Services
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

The Flooring Trap: Why "20 Years of Experience" Could Be Costing You Big

Hiring a flooring contractor? Learn why “20 years of experience” might not be enough, and how to spot professionals who stay on top of modern flooring innovations.

Stuck in Renovation Limbo? Here’s Why Your Home Project Might Be Delayed
Home Services
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Stuck in Renovation Limbo? Here’s Why Your Home Project Might Be Delayed

Home renovation taking too long? Learn the real reasons behind contractor delays — from permitting and weather to poor communication — and how to protect your project from stalling.

The Forever Home Fix: Why Homeowners Are Investing in Masonry Over Moving
Home Services
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

The Forever Home Fix: Why Homeowners Are Investing in Masonry Over Moving

Homeowners are investing in masonry over moving. Discover why patios, stone siding, and smart design are the new keys to a forever home.

What Do the Switches on Your Breaker Panel Mean?
Home Services

Laura Lovejoy

What Do the Switches on Your Breaker Panel Mean?

Learn what the switches on your breaker panel mean, including the main breaker, individual circuits, and GFCI/AFCI breakers. Understand when to reset or call a pro.

Porch Dreams, Contractor Nightmares: One Woman’s Fight for Justice
Finance & Tips Home Services
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Porch Dreams, Contractor Nightmares: One Woman’s Fight for Justice

A Georgia woman lost over $8,000 to a fake porch contractor she met at a hardware store. Here’s how she fought back—and how you can protect yourself.

Unlicensed or Just Unverified? The Truth Behind Business Licensing
Finance & Tips Home Services
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Unlicensed or Just Unverified? The Truth Behind Business Licensing

Concerned about hiring an unlicensed HVAC company? Learn how to verify licenses in Georgia, why it matters, and what steps you can take to protect your home—and your wallet.

Paint Job Pitfalls: How to Avoid a Curb Appeal Catastrophe
Exterior & Landscaping Home Services
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Paint Job Pitfalls: How to Avoid a Curb Appeal Catastrophe

Hiring a painter? Don’t get stuck with peeling paint and no recourse. Learn how to vet pros, avoid scams, and protect your home’s exterior with these smart curb appeal tips.

She Was Sold a Dream—Then Left to Fight for Repairs
Finance & Tips Home Services
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

She Was Sold a Dream—Then Left to Fight for Repairs

A new RV should offer peace of mind—not a series of costly breakdowns. Learn how one owner faced a race against time as her warranty neared expiration, and what every RV buyer should do to avoid being left with repairs and no recourse.

Atlanta Senior Outsmarts Shady Contractor — And Wins Big
Scam Prevention Home Services
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Atlanta Senior Outsmarts Shady Contractor — And Wins Big

Atlanta senior fights back after contractor ghosted her over patio project. Learn how TrustDALE helped her get a full refund — and how to avoid contractor scams yourself.