TrustDALE Blog

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.

Some septic tanks can go up to three years between cleanings, but many could benefit from an annual pumping. We recommend going through your septic tank maintenance checklist twice a year, at the beginning of winter and the beginning of summer.

No one thinks disaster will strike. But that attitude can make a disaster much, much worse. Here are some tips to make sure that if the worst happens, you’ll be prepared.

For homeowners, now is a critical time for the health of your roof. Getting your roof ready for fall—and for the oncoming winter, too—is the best way to ensure that your roof lasts as long as possible.

One of the upcoming joys of fall is the pleasure of sitting by a roaring fire, warming your toes in its flickering glow. But before you light your first fireplace, you must make sure your chimney and fireplace are prepared for fall.