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Pet- and Kid-Friendly Flooring: What’s Best for a Busy Home?
By Laura Lovejoy
Published May 23rd, 2025 4:00AM
Discover the best pet- and kid-friendly flooring options for your home, from durable vinyl to cozy cork. Learn what works best for busy families, and find certified flooring pros at TrustDALE.com.
Beat the Heat: Why a Summer HVAC Check-Up Is Essential for Your Home
By Laura Lovejoy
Published May 19th, 2025 4:00AM
Get your AC ready for summer with a professional HVAC check-up. Improve efficiency, avoid breakdowns, and extend your system’s life. Find certified, trusted HVAC pros near you at TrustDALE.com.
Stuck in the System: The Costly Truth About Clearing Wrongful Evictions
By Jessica Long
Published May 16th, 2025 4:00AM
A renter wrongly evicted finds herself shut out of new apartments. Learn what to do if an eviction error is haunting your record and how to take back control of your rental future.
Credit Repair or Credit Despair? The Truth Behind the Promise
By Jessica Long
Published May 16th, 2025 4:00AM
Many credit repair services make bold claims, but can they really erase bad credit? Here’s what you need to know before you pay for promises they can’t keep.
Rolling the Wrong Way: A Rental Car Nightmare on Four Bald Tires
By Jessica Long
Published May 16th, 2025 4:00AM
A Texas couple's vacation was nearly derailed by unsafe tires on their rental car. Their pushback exposed a troubling policy, and led to a rare win against “customer no-service.”
The Scam Survival Guide: How to Spot Trouble and What to Do About It
By Jessica Long
Published May 16th, 2025 4:00AM
Think you’ve been scammed by a contractor? Learn how to spot the signs, what to do next, and how to protect yourself and others from falling into the same trap.
Damage Control: What You Need to Know Before Water Destroys Your Home
By Jessica Long
Published May 16th, 2025 4:00AM
Undetected water damage turned into a mold nightmare for one family. Here's what you can learn from their experience, and why immediate action makes all the difference.
Heartstrings and Hustles: Outsmarting Online Charity Scams
By Jessica Long
Published May 15th, 2025 4:00AM
Avoid falling for fake online charity scams. Learn how to verify causes before donating, what red flags to watch for, and how to protect your money with expert-backed tips.
Moving Scam Alert: When Your Belongings Become Bargaining Chips
By Jessica Long
Published May 15th, 2025 4:00AM
When the Sweetings moved across the country, their belongings were held hostage by movers demanding more money. Learn the red flags and how to avoid this all-too-common scam.
From Breakdown to Breakthrough: A Family’s Fight for Fair Treatment
By Jessica Long
Published May 15th, 2025 4:00AM
A family’s car was wrecked by a repair shop’s mistake, then ignored. Learn how proper documentation and persistence led to justice and what every driver should know before handing over their keys.
Don't Get Scammed: Get Smart!
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SCAMMERS BEWARE: Seasoned consumer investigator Dale Cardwell gives readers a game plan to avoid rip-offs.