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Once the water temperature drops below 60 degrees, microorganisms and algae cannot grow and become dormant for the winter season. No need to waste efforts treating your pool all winter, when you can close it down.

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The weather is cooling down and you’ve pulled out your coziest sweaters and socks. But is your home ready for winter? If you have a fireplace, now is the time to focus on safety.

She ordered a new spa nearly a year ago, and in the months since then, she has been chasing down shipping information with only limited success. He paid for the product, but after months with very little information, he is still waiting for delivery.

"The rotten apple spoils his companion." That's from Benjamin Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanac in 1736....

When you have your home's air ducts cleaned in the fall, you are preparing your system before you start using it full-time in winter. As a result, you can benefit from increased energy efficiency and save more on your electricity bill.

Ross Potts, a local consumer, recently went to Walmart to buy a new Samsung TV. He had been looking for just this TV, and was excited to find one at a good price. But when he got home, his excitement turned to confusion.

Are you a good listener? Allowing someone to tell their story, uninterrupted is one of...

Student loans are notoriously hard to get out of. Not even most bankruptcies cancel student loans. There are some exceptions, though, and it doesn't take a third party to apply for help.

If you’re finding that you’re struggling to stay warm inside your home, it might be because old or damaged windows are allowing cold air into your home. Get ahead of the problem by getting your windows replaced before winter.

May I help you please? If spoken sincerely, those five words can be magic for...

The first time I witnessed disruption it looked a lot more like destruction. As a...

Before you remodel your whole kitchen, try cabinet refinishing and refacing. This process can save you time, money, and even allow more quality customization than you could afford if you went for a whole remodel!

If you're reading this, chances are you know about and use TrustDALE. Thank you! What...

Many homeowners who have a crawl space under their property tend to ignore this space. However, such negligence can cause a huge range of problems to your home.