A Memorable Dinner At LongHorn Steakhouse
“When guests visit the restaurant, they’ll be welcomed into a warm, friendly atmosphere reminiscent of the AmericanWest and enjoy dining surrounded by soft natural materials accented by stacked stone as well as western-inspired artwork that includes bronze...What Can “Make It Or Break It” For A Food Establishment
There are a lot of food establishments closing down in our area. Most of the closings are being blamed on the poor economy. I don’t agree that this is the only factor. After writing hundreds of consumer columns through the years, I have come to the conclusion...I’m Feeling The "Calling"…Again.
I started my professional writing career back in the 90’s writing hundreds of consumer columns. Lately, I have felt the calling again. Typical Doctor’s Waiting Area Several weeks ago, I had a doctor’s appointment. I love this doctor for her bedside...The Sweetest Guy In Downtown Asheville
Scott Weisenberger offers his customers much more than just freshly baked goodies at Sisters McMullen Cupcake Corner at 1 Pack Square in downtown Asheville. He’s more like an Ambassador to the city for the countless visitors who can’t resist stopping in...Finding The Right Realtor Is A Challenge
Selling a house on today’s market is no easy task. My husband and I just canceled a Seller’s listing agreement with our third Realtor in eight months. It would be an understatement to say I am frustrated with the way things are going. We have a great house...Consumers Deserve The Truth!
During the past year, I have written several columns about deceptive advertising. It’s time to address the issue again. How many times have you been lured into a store by an advertisement for an item at an unbelievable price? Once you get to the store, if the...Learn To Be Your Own Consumer Advocate!
A young woman loses her job and calls her credit card company to ask for help. In the eight years she has used the credit card, she has never missed a payment. Her credit record is impeccable. She explains the situation to the credit card agent and asks for a...Give Consumers Quality Products!
Hope my readers can stand one more column about shoddy workmanship. I’ve written one after another because nothing is made well anymore! The other day, my normally even keeled husband blew his lid because…Here we are in this beautiful brand new townhome...Enough With The Shoddy Workmanship
On August 25th, 2008, I wrote a column about shoddy workmanship …..It’s time for another! I recently moved into a brand new townhome…My first new home ever! My excitement was short lived when I realized how poorly all the appliances were made...About Debi
Debi Drecksler's passion is writing for and about the "guy on the street."
Previously a columnist for The Asheville Citizen Times, Rapid River Magazine, and Savvy Discounts, Debi also created and hosted a radio talk show called "You've Been Caught... Being Nice!"
Debi and her husband Richard have four chidren, one granddaughter, and are the owners of JDR Cleaning Service, Inc.