News & Consumer Advice

We recently received an inquiry from Romentha asking if we knew anything about CarShield, an extended car warranty company. She had seen their ads and thought that an extended warranty on her car could come in handy.

Is this real? I get that question all the time. Scammers have become expert at...

The best builders are in high demand, and the busy season is quickly approaching. So if you want to spend time on a new deck, now is the time to start to get your new deck in time for spring.

Joel ran through a "free" online tax program and filled out all the necessary information. But when it came time to file, he got a message that he is ineligible for free filing.

There are four stages in dealing with a rip off. I have witnessed this thousands...

Oe way of livening up your home that homeowners often overlook is replacing old, worn-out window treatments. Much like a fresh coat of paint, crisp new blinds and other window treatments can transform your home and make it look like new.

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.

More so than any other area of your house, your basement has features that will limit the bounds of your creativity and constrain your layout. But with some planning and forethought, you can turn those restrictions into design features.

Intentional deception really bugs me, and it probably bugs you. My friend's dad recently purchased...

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.

We got a question from a consumer about a special tax credit. He had heard that he might be able to deduct $4,000 from his taxes to cover vacation travel expenses in 2020. But before he filed, he asked TrustDALE to confirm this unusual tax credit.

Have you ever shifted from thinking "this is the stupidest thing I've ever done" to...

If you notice that your home looks grungy and old, but nothing in particular is wrong, chances are it just needs to be cleaned. Many homeowners are amazed by the difference a simple pressure wash can make.

When I was a kid, I got in a fuss with my mother about tennis...

I'm working on a story today that fits nearly every violation of my mantra F-F-F,...