Subscribe

News & Consumer Advice

Top Stories

You Have Lots of Fencing Choices for Your Home
You Have Lots of Fencing Choices for Your Home
Fencing
Published May 28th, 2019
As the weather heats up, homeowners are spending more time outdoors. As you enjoy your yard, you may have noticed that your fences aren’t what they used to be. Or maybe you just need a new fence where you don’t have one. TrustDALE certified fencing expert
Avoid This Asphalt Company
Avoid This Asphalt Company
Driveway
Published May 24th, 2019
Sometimes you think you’ve found a great deal, but low prices can be misleading. This homeowner found that the bargain she thought she had found was a lot less than she’d bargained for.
Predatory Pools
Predatory Pools
Pools & Spas
Published May 21st, 2019
John and Erin Hodgson were really excited about their plans for a new pool. So excited that they didn’t trust their gut when hiring a contractor. But their high hopes were soon sunk when this contractor pulled a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde transformation once
Online Privacy Tips
Online Privacy Tips
Published May 18th, 2019
We live so much of our lives online these days that it’s easy to slip up at times and compromise your security. But with important data like our identities and bank accounts accessible online, protecting your online privacy is more important than ever.
The Best Way to Clean Your Windows This Spring
The Best Way to Clean Your Windows This Spring
Window Cleaning
Published May 15th, 2019
One type of cleaning that many homeowners leave for spring is window cleaning. Window cleaning can be time-consuming and laborious, which may lead some people to skip it altogether. But if you do it right, you can clean your windows this spring with excel
Shady Tree Company
Shady Tree Company
Tree Service and Removal
Published May 12th, 2019
Most legitimate companies will perform some or all of the work before they expect payment. But here’s the story of someone who trusted a business and uncovered a scheme.
Tips for Planning a New Deck
Tips for Planning a New Deck
Decks
Published May 9th, 2019
Designing a deck for your home can be fun and rewarding. It also gives you the opportunity to come up with a deck that is truly unique and truly tailored to your custom needs.
LJIA Masonry
LJIA Masonry
Masonry, Concrete, Brick & Stone
Published May 6th, 2019
While there are plenty of new and designer building materials out there, sometimes the most traditional materials really are best. That’s certainly true when it comes to stone. One of the oldest building materials is still one of the most popular, both fo
Just So You Know - Credit Freezes
Just So You Know - Credit Freezes
Published April 30th, 2019
We recently brought you the story of Shea, one of our employees at TrustDALE, who had her credit cards stolen. Luckily, she had set up monitoring on all of her accounts, so she was alerted to suspicious activity right away. Credit Freezes are another very
Avoid Damaging Your Home With a Pressure Washer
Avoid Damaging Your Home With a Pressure Washer
Pressure Washing
Published April 28th, 2019
After a long winter of dirt and storms, your roof, siding, patio, or deck could probably use some cleaning. But while anyone can rent a pressure washer at your local home improvement store, you may want to educate yourself before you start blasting your h
7 Point Process: Lawsuit Search
7 Point Process: Lawsuit Search
Published April 24th, 2019
Knowing if a company has been the subject of lawsuits, as well as the claims and resolutions of any lawsuits, is vital information for evaluating a business’ reliability and customer service. But that information is not always easy to get.
The Benefits of an Outdoor Kitchen
The Benefits of an Outdoor Kitchen
Lighting - Outdoor
Published April 21st, 2019
Cooking and eating outdoors is one of the joys of summer. Some homeowners are content with a small grill on a patio or deck. But as trends move more and more toward outdoor living, many homeowners are kicking it up a notch and installing outdoor kitchens.
What Does It Mean to Make It Right?
What Does It Mean to Make It Right?
Published April 18th, 2019
Here at TrustDALE, we believe in making it right. In fact, it’s what we are all about.
The TrustDALE Community of Trust
The TrustDALE Community of Trust
Published April 15th, 2019
Most Americans don’t live in small towns anymore. But we all want to feel like we are part of a small community, a group of people we can trust. That’s why Dale started TrustDALE, so that he could bring you a community of trust in the TrustDALE Community
Just so You Know - Laptop Camera Security
Just so You Know - Laptop Camera Security
Published April 12th, 2019
We all to think that what we do in our own homes is nobody’s business but our own. That’s why you may be surprised to learn that malicious individuals and even some large corporations may be spying on you without your knowledge.
dales-book
Dale's New Book:
Don't Get Scammed: Get Smart!
dales-book

SCAMMERS BEWARE: SEASONED CONSUMER INVESTIGATOR DALE CARDWELL GIVES READERS A GAME PLAN TO AVOID RIP-OFFS