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Waivers and Workmanship: Are You Signing Away Your Rights?
Finance & Tips Home Services

Marnie Zambri

Waivers and Workmanship: Are You Signing Away Your Rights?

A Georgia homeowner’s broken irrigation line sparks questions about liability waivers in home services. Learn what signing one means, and how to protect your property and legal rights.

Pause Before You Pay: The Truth Behind Flash Remodeling Deals
Scam Prevention Home Services

Marnie Zambri

Pause Before You Pay: The Truth Behind Flash Remodeling Deals

Don’t let high-pressure tactics push you into costly home renovation decisions. Learn how to protect your wallet and peace of mind by recognizing red flags and embracing a smarter way to shop around.

The Roof Payment Trap: What Your Contract May Be Hiding
Scam Prevention Home Services
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

The Roof Payment Trap: What Your Contract May Be Hiding

A homeowner paid their roofer the insurance estimate, only to be asked for more later. Here’s how contract language can catch consumers off guard and what to do before you sign.

Inspected and Still In Trouble? The Septic System Loophole Hurting Buyers
Repair & Maintenance Home Services
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Inspected and Still In Trouble? The Septic System Loophole Hurting Buyers

A Georgia homeowner discovers costly septic system issues shortly after moving in, despite a passed inspection. Can the original inspector be held liable? Here’s what every homebuyer needs to know.

Hidden Home Hazards: What Are Sellers Required to Tell You?
Finance & Tips Home Services
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Hidden Home Hazards: What Are Sellers Required to Tell You?

Not all home sellers are legally required to disclose everything. Learn how to protect yourself with smart questions, inspections, and written documentation before buying a property.

How to Enforce a Warranty When the Company Won’t Call Back
Finance & Tips Home Services
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

How to Enforce a Warranty When the Company Won’t Call Back

Struggling to get home repair warranty support from a contractor who’s gone silent? Here's what homeowners need to know about enforcing long-term warranties, even when the local office disappears.

Pet- and Kid-Friendly Flooring: What’s Best for a Busy Home?
Home Services

Laura Lovejoy

Pet- and Kid-Friendly Flooring: What’s Best for a Busy Home?

Discover the best pet- and kid-friendly flooring options for your home, from durable vinyl to cozy cork. Learn what works best for busy families, and find certified flooring pros at TrustDALE.com.

Beat the Heat: Why a Summer HVAC Check-Up Is Essential for Your Home
Repair & Maintenance Home Services

Laura Lovejoy

Beat the Heat: Why a Summer HVAC Check-Up Is Essential for Your Home

Get your AC ready for summer with a professional HVAC check-up. Improve efficiency, avoid breakdowns, and extend your system’s life. Find certified, trusted HVAC pros near you at TrustDALE.com.

Damage Control: What You Need to Know Before Water Destroys Your Home
Repair & Maintenance Home Services
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Damage Control: What You Need to Know Before Water Destroys Your Home

Undetected water damage turned into a mold nightmare for one family. Here's what you can learn from their experience, and why immediate action makes all the difference.

Moisture Misery: The Price Paid for the Wrong Solution
Repair & Maintenance Home Services
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Moisture Misery: The Price Paid for the Wrong Solution

A homeowner spent over $16,000 on basement waterproofing only to end up with mold, dead plants, and unresolved moisture. Here's what went wrong and how to protect yourself.

Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Windows
Home Services

Laura Lovejoy

Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Windows

Discover key warning signs that your windows need replacing—from drafts and condensation to rising energy bills—and learn the benefits of energy-efficient new windows. Visit TrustDALE.com to find certified installers.

Built to Break? One Family’s Fight Against a Faulty Dream Home
Finance & Tips Home Services
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Built to Break? One Family’s Fight Against a Faulty Dream Home

A family’s dream home turned into a construction disaster, with flooding, cracked walls, and no support under key structural elements. Their fight for repairs reveals a larger issue plaguing new builds.

Fix It or Fake It: When Cutting Corners Leaves Buyers in the Lurch
Scam Prevention Home Services
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Fix It or Fake It: When Cutting Corners Leaves Buyers in the Lurch

A Georgia homeowner fights to get her creaky floor fixed after her builder breaks promises. Here’s how the TrustDALE team helped her hold them accountable and what buyers should know.

House of Regret: The Price Buyers Pay for Missed Repairs
Finance & Tips Home Services
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

House of Regret: The Price Buyers Pay for Missed Repairs

Bought a house only to find hidden defects after move-in? In Georgia, the responsibility may fall on you, and not the seller. Here's what to know and how to protect yourself.