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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,

Don't miss these telltale signs that you need foundation repair
Repair & Maintenance Home Services

Effie Ross

Don't miss these telltale signs that you need foundation repair

Own a home? Then you do NOT want to miss these telltale signs that you need foundation repair. Foundation damage can lead to a lot of other expensive problems down the road, so it's important to get it fixed as soon as possible.

Prepare for allergy season with professional duct cleaning
Cleaning Repair & Maintenance

Effie Ross

Prepare for allergy season with professional duct cleaning

The weather is starting to warm up and that means one thing… allergy season is coming! Pollen levels are already on the rise, so it's important to take steps to protect yourself and your family.

You don't have to live with a cracked or uneven driveway
Repair & Maintenance Exterior & Landscaping

Effie Ross

You don't have to live with a cracked or uneven driveway

Cracked or uneven driveways can be a real eyesore and they can also cause potential safety hazards. If you're looking for a way to fix this problem, you don't have to live with it anymore!

When's the last time you had your siding cleaned or repaired?
Repair & Maintenance Home Services

Effie Ross

When's the last time you had your siding cleaned or repaired?

Siding is one of the most important aspects of your home that you may not think about often. It's important to keep it clean and in good repair, however, or you could be facing some costly problems down the road.