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When is it time to replace your water heater?
Repair & Maintenance Home Services

Effie Ross

When is it time to replace your water heater?

Let’s talk about the right time to replace your water heater. When is the right time to replace your water heater? Well, before it bursts and floods your home!

This is your friendly reminder to clean your chimney!
Cleaning Repair & Maintenance

Effie Ross

This is your friendly reminder to clean your chimney!

It's that time of year again! The leaves are changing color, the air is getting colder, and pumpkin spice everything is back in season. It's also time to start thinking about your chimney. Yes, that chimney.

What to Do When a Sick, Dead, or Damaged Tree Threatens Your Home
Repair & Maintenance Exterior & Landscaping

Effie Ross

What to Do When a Sick, Dead, or Damaged Tree Threatens Your Home

A tree can be a beautiful addition to your home and yard, but when it starts to become sick, dead, or damaged, it can quickly become a threat. In this blog post,

Flooding is All Over the News - Are You Prepared?
Repair & Maintenance Safety & Security

Effie Ross

Flooding is All Over the News - Are You Prepared?

It seems like almost every day, there is a new report of flooding in some parts of the country. In the last few weeks, we have seen major flooding in Florida and Georgia.

The Most Common Complaint With Septic Tanks
Repair & Maintenance Home Services

Effie Ross

The Most Common Complaint With Septic Tanks

Hi! I’m consumer investigator Dale Cardwell with TrustDALE.com, and I'd like to take a couple of minutes to talk about a subject we here at Trousdale hear a lot about, sadly in the form of complaints. It’s all about septic tanks.

5 Things Never To Do To A Clogged Drain
Repair & Maintenance Home Services

Effie Ross

5 Things Never To Do To A Clogged Drain

Do you have a clogged drain? If so, you're not alone. A clogged drain is one of the most common plumbing problems that people experience.

When is the right time to replace your water heater?
Repair & Maintenance Home Services

Effie Ross

When is the right time to replace your water heater?

Here in this TrustDALE article, we’ll let you know the signs of when it’s time to replace your water heater— before it bursts and you flood your home (and, perhaps, damage any valued possessions)!

Are Modern Appliances Harder to Repair?
Repair & Maintenance

Effie Ross

Are Modern Appliances Harder to Repair?

Some folks love to wax poetic about “the good old days.” And for many homeowners, this means remembering a simpler time of supposedly easy-to-fix home appliances.

Now Is The Time To Prepare Your Chimney For Cooler Weather
Repair & Maintenance

Effie Ross

Now Is The Time To Prepare Your Chimney For Cooler Weather

The days are getting shorter and the temperatures are starting to drop. That means it's time to start thinking about preparing your chimney for cooler weather. Does outside temperature affect the chimney draft? How do I prepare my fireplace for coole

Why Wildlife Removal is Never DIY
Repair & Maintenance Home Services

Effie Ross

Why Wildlife Removal is Never DIY

Do-it-yourself projects are a great way to save money, but when it comes to wildlife removal, it's always best to leave the job to the professionals. Wildlife can cause serious damage to your home and can also pose a health risk.

Does Your Driveway Need a Refresh?
Repair & Maintenance Exterior & Landscaping

Effie Ross

Does Your Driveway Need a Refresh?

Your driveway is one of the first things people see when they pull up to your house, so it's important that it looks its best. Unfortunately, driveways can suffer a lot of damage over time from weather, cars, and other factors.

When Disaster Strikes, Who Do You Call?
Repair & Maintenance Home Services

Effie Ross

When Disaster Strikes, Who Do You Call?

Disasters can happen anywhere and at any time. A natural disaster, such as a hurricane or tornado, can cause extensive damage to your home or business. A fire, flood, or burst pipe can also wreak havoc on your property.

What To Do With a Wet Basement
Repair & Maintenance

Effie Ross

What To Do With a Wet Basement

If you have a wet basement, you know the importance of fixing the problem as soon as possible. A wet basement can cause a variety of problems, including structural damage, health risks, and foundation leaks.

What's Going On With Leaf Filter Gutter Filters!
Repair & Maintenance Home Services

Effie Ross

What's Going On With Leaf Filter Gutter Filters!

When the gutter industry invented a way to eliminate the nasty and often dangerous job of gutter cleaning, many Americans didn’t hesitate to invest in a gutter protection system. But unexpectedly,

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