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Three for Thursday 11.04.2021
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 11.04.2021

"I see a 9" "You're crazy, that's clearly a 6." This is a conversation I...

How to Close or Winterize Your Pool
Repair & Maintenance Exterior & Landscaping

Effie Ross

How to Close or Winterize Your Pool

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.

Three for Thursday 10.28.2021
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 10.28.2021

When's it going to flip? That's the question I ask myself every time I fill...

Fireplace Safety Reminders to Kick Off Sweater Season
Repair & Maintenance Safety & Security

Effie Ross

Fireplace Safety Reminders to Kick Off Sweater Season

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.

Pool Supply Issues
Exterior & Landscaping Finance & Tips

Effie Ross

Pool Supply Issues

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.

Three for Thursday 10.21.2021
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 10.21.2021

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

With Summer Behind Us, It's Time for Duct Cleaning
Cleaning Repair & Maintenance

Effie Ross

With Summer Behind Us, It's Time for Duct Cleaning

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.

When a New TV from Walmart is Anything But
Finance & Tips

Effie Ross

When a New TV from Walmart is Anything But

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.

Three for Thursday 10.14.2021
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 10.14.2021

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

Don't Pay for Student Loan Help You Don't Need
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention

Effie Ross

Don't Pay for Student Loan Help You Don't Need

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.

Waiting to Replace Those Old Windows? Don't Look Now, But Winter is Coming!
Home Services

Effie Ross

Waiting to Replace Those Old Windows? Don't Look Now, But Winter is Coming!

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.

Three for Thursday 10.07.2021
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 10.07.2021

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

Three for Thursday 09.30.2021
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 09.30.2021

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
Home Services

Effie Ross

Before You Remodel Your Whole Kitchen, Try Cabinet Refinishing and Refacing

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!