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One way to make good decisions in the face of disaster is to have a plan for who to call. Prepare a list of family members or friends you don't want to forget to contact. Include a TrustDALE certified disaster restoration expert on the list.

Most homeowners cringe at the thought of a termite infestation, and for good reason. Termites cause over $5 billion a year in property damage in the US, and you usually don't know they are there until it's too late.

The weather is heating up, and soon you'll be cranking up the AC if you haven't already. But before you kick off air conditioning season, take some time for a little spring cleaning for your HVAC system.

When your home is in danger, there’s no time to waste in getting it right. One significant threat that many homes eventually face is foundation damage.

Some plumbing issues are easy to fix on your own. For instance, a clogged drain is often simple to unclog. However, it’s important to know the limits of your abilities.

The internet is a treasure trove of information and DIY how-tos. But just because you can doesn’t mean you should. That sentiment is especially true when it comes to pest control, such as wild animal removal.

A sick or dead tree can threaten your home and your property. Luckily, it's not hard to keep your home safe. Trained arborists, like these TrustDALE certified tree removal experts, can diagnose, treat, and remove dangerous trees.

Regular maintenance can do a lot to keep your fence looking like new for as long as possible. But as your fence starts to show its age, many homeowners are left asking whether they should repair or replace a fence.

Poor yard drainage can cause all sorts of problems. Fortunately, you don’t have to live with poor drainage. In most cases, once you determine the cause of the flooding, finding the right drainage solution is not complicated.

Dirty ducts can affect the cleanliness of your home, the health of its occupants, and the energy efficiency of your HVAC system.

Of course, if your garage door has completely broken, you'll need a new one. But it may make sense not to wait, and here's why the time for a new garage door might actually be today!

We know that not every homeowner is an appliance repair technician, so we don’t expect you to know how to handle big problems. But some basic maintenance and home troubleshooting can often save you time and money.

We all like to feel like we got our money's worth when we make a purchase—especially a large one. So when this homeowner spent over $16,000 to solve a problem that wasn't fixed, she was rightly upset.

As winter rolls in, now is a good time to check your home and make sure that you aren’t welcoming in a slew of winter pests. Follow these helpful tips to protect your home this winter.