Diamond Certified Blog

Taking on a painting project? Watch this video to learn some helpful tips for avoiding common mistakes. Read more

A common misconception of home sellers is that in order to sell as quickly as possible, they need to invest a lot of money in remodeling. However, spending money on renovations can be a precarious financial gamble, as remodeling is by no means guaranteed to increase a home’s value. To increase the appeal of your home while still being cost-effective, start by doing a thorough cleaning. When potential buyers enter a home, the last thing they want is to smell pet odors or see disheveled rooms.

To that end, it’s also important to de-clutter your home by removing excess furnishings and accentuating the space by condensing and rearranging the remaining furniture. When people are looking to buy a home, Read more

Watch this video to learn some helpful tips for bumping up your credit limit. Read more

Ever wondered how catering companies make their plates look so great? Watch this video for some expert tips to use for your next dinner party. Read more

Watch this video to learn how you can modernize your bathroom without spending a lot of money. Read more

Watch this video and learn some helpful tips for reducing or even eliminating the junk mail you receive. Read more

Watch this video to learn what to look for in a new bike helmet. Read more

According to Larry Moore, owner of Larry’s AutoWorks, a Diamond Certified company, changing your car’s oil too often isn’t good for the environment. If you want to help reduce pollution, Mr. Moore suggests changing your oil less frequently and requesting re-refined oil the next time you have your car serviced. “Re-refined oil is higher quality today than it was originally—even Mercedes uses it,” he says. “It’s made without pulling oil out of the ground, and it costs 85 percent less to re-refine oil than it does to make new oil, so that’s a huge savings you can make in your carbon footprint.” Read more

If you’re headed to small claims court, watch this video for some helpful preparation tips and information. Read more

Watch this video for helpful tips on getting ready for 2013 from a consumer’s standpoint. Read more