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When Do You Need a Contractor?
When it comes to home repairs or renovations, many of us try to take on the work ourselves. But sometimes, a project is simply too big or too complicated for an amateur.
A New Year, A New Basement
Whether you’re looking for extra space or simply want to create an area where your family can spend time together, upgrading your basement is the perfect project.
Three for Thursday 01.12.2023
Are you a reasonable person? If you subscribe to Three for Thursday, I'm betting you...
Can I Sue My Home Inspector?
A consumer is saddled with thousands of dollars of problems that were not caught by their home inspector or disclosed by the seller. Who is responsible for the cost of repairs for issues missed during the evaluation?
Three for Thursday 01.05.2023
You might not know I'm a huge fan of Quick Trip (thank you Clark Howard),...
Make 2023 the Year of Letting Go
If there's one thing that we can all agree on, it's that the world is full of too much stuff. And not just physical stuff - but digital stuff as well. We are constantly inundated with emails, notifications, and messages.
Three for Thursday 12.29.2022
It's the last week of the year, and I have covid. No request for pity...
New Year? There's No Time Like The Present To Go Electric
The new year is a great time to switch to an EV car. In fact, 2023 is looking like it might be the perfect year for EV cars.
Is there a stalker trying to buy your car?
Gloria B. loves a good puzzle, but when a handwritten letter appeared in her mailbox, she was puzzled by how much a stranger knew about her.
What Will a Home Theater Look Like in 2023
It's hard to believe that it's already been 10 years since the first iPhone was released. It seems like only yesterday that we were all watching movies and TV shows on our phones.
Three for Thursday 12.22.2022
"Long lay the world, in sin and error pining, till he appeared, and the soul...
Are these auto ads deceptive?
In today’s real consumer question, we explore if there is any legal recourse for false advertising.
What's the Best Flooring for a Party
When you’re planning a party, the last thing you want to worry about is whether or not your floors can handle the foot traffic. What kind of flooring is best for a party? Here are some factors to consider.
Booted Cars?
When Phillip A. parked his car in this lot, he knew he had to pay for the spot. “We got out and proceeded to the kiosk, put the tag number in, and got the receipt.”
Three for Thursday 12.15.2022
I witnessed a glimpse of the country I grew up in last Saturday. The Army...