Robin Carter

3 weeks ago | nbcdfw.com | Diana Zoga |Robin Carter

NBC 5 Responds to a North Texas consumer who paid thousands for a safe room that fits under her bed. She said she can't get in touch with the business to keep it in working order. Read on for what you should know when you service a shelter or shop for storm protection. 'IT SCARED ME SO BAD'In place of a box spring, Marian Beck-Edwards has a safe room under the bed at her home in Grapevine. It's designed to expand at the push of a button. "When a tornado watch occurs, the bed goes up.

1 month ago | nbcdfw.com | Diana Zoga |Robin Carter

Depending on where you live, you may be able to summon a drone with an order from a restaurant or store. Drones can sail right over gridlock on the roads, though there are limits to how far they can fly and how much they can carry. Read on for a closer look at drone deliveries and how North Texans are playing a key role. Steps away from the mailboxes at a townhome community in Sunnyvale, Natosha Skannal watches the sky for a delivery she's expecting.

1 month ago | nbcdfw.com | Diana Zoga |Robin Carter

When it comes to products consumers use, how much is made in the United States? The answer can be complicated. Read on for what consumers should know. Plus, hear from local producers who are making things in the U.S.'We're keeping all of it right here'For Ron Miskin, a tightly knit supply chain is what his customers expect. "I want to be able to have a relationship with our suppliers and our partners. I like to be to go and talk to them and discuss and figure out what the next move is.

1 month ago | nbcdfw.com | Diana Zoga |Robin Carter |Martha Minjarez

1 month ago | nbcdfw.com | Diana Zoga |Robin Carter

Tax Day is Tuesday, April 15. If you're not ready to file a federal income tax return or you can't pay what you owe, read on for options to consider. HOW TO FILE AN EXTENSION FOR FREEIf you can't prepare and file a tax return on time, you have to request an extension with the IRS by April 15. Fill out IRS Form 4868. It's a short form with nine questions. You don't have to provide a reason for an extension, but you do have to estimate if you owe taxes.