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Plus-One Problems: When Your Handyman Brings His Girlfriend
Finance & Tips Home Services
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Plus-One Problems: When Your Handyman Brings His Girlfriend

A contractor’s unexpected guest can signal more than just bad manners, it may hint at deeper trust issues. Here's how to handle surprise tagalongs during home estimates and protect your project from drama.

Love the House? Inspect It First. Here's Why You Should Never Skip This Step
Home Services
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Love the House? Inspect It First. Here's Why You Should Never Skip This Step

Thinking of skipping a home inspection to win your dream house? Here’s why that shortcut could cost you big, and how to protect yourself when buying in a competitive market.

Panel Panic: What Happens When Your Solar Investment Doesn’t Pay Off
Finance & Tips Home Services
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Panel Panic: What Happens When Your Solar Investment Doesn’t Pay Off

A Georgia homeowner paid $30K for solar panels expecting energy savings, but got stuck with double bills instead. Here’s how it happened, and what to do before signing a solar contract.

Splash Clash: Why Your Pool Project Is Stuck in Limbo
Finance & Tips Home Services
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Splash Clash: Why Your Pool Project Is Stuck in Limbo

Pool delays are frustrating families across the country. Learn what's really behind the holdup, how to avoid getting burned, and what steps to take before diving into your next backyard project.

Drip, Drip, Disaster: Why That Leaky Roof Can't Wait
Repair & Maintenance Home Services

Laura Lovejoy

Drip, Drip, Disaster: Why That Leaky Roof Can't Wait

Learn the signs of a leaking roof—stains, missing shingles, attic moisture—and why ignoring them can lead to serious damage. Act fast and find certified roofers near you at TrustDALE.com with a $10,000 Make-It-Right Guarantee.

Seeing Is Securing: Your Guide to Choosing the Right Outdoor Camera
Safety & Security Home Services
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Seeing Is Securing: Your Guide to Choosing the Right Outdoor Camera

Worried about neighborhood crime? Learn how to choose the best outdoor security camera for your home without overspending. Here's what really matters.

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.