- Martha Stewart Living; Friday, August 01, 2008
If you�re looking for a doctor, it helps to remember two things. [Read Entire Article]
- Money Magazine; Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Nine telltale signs, both good and bad, that you can watch for when you’re interviewing any home improvement contractors, from roofers to foundation repairers. [Read Entire Article]
- US News and World Report; Sunday, December 17, 2006
If you've ever had work done on your house, you'll know that feeling of unease that comes with hiring a contractor you've never used. You have good reason to worry: Consumers lodged 9,380 complaints against general contractors with the Better Business Bureau last year-14th place out of 3,578 industries rated. And home-improvement contractors racked up 2,568 complaints, placing them in 61st place. Hire the wrong plumber or roofer, and you can end up with a big bill for a botched job. [Read Entire Article]
- MacWorld; Monday, January 01, 2007
Hiring someone for home repairs can be stressful. So when I discovered that my roof was leaking, I turned to Angie’s List. [Read Entire Article]
- The Los Angeles Times; Thursday, February 23, 2006
IN one terrible 10-day period recently, a leak damaged the walls and floors of Terry Snyder's Westside home. He found someone to install new flooring, but his favorite painter wasn't available to restore the walls. Then there was an electrical problem and his computer crashed. Who should he call? [Read Entire Article]
- Kiplingers; Wednesday, November 01, 2006
1. It could be money down the drain. Expect a routine house call to repair a clogged drain or a leaky pipe to cost $50 to $70 an hour (rates may be higher in big cities). After-hours repairs -- evenings, weekends and holidays -- often run $80 to $100 an hour. To be sure you're getting the best price, take bids from at least three plumbers. [Read Entire Article]
- Business Week; Friday, February 24, 2006
Ever been burned by a service contractor? Subscribers to angieslist.com can avoid that problem. [Read Entire Article]
- USA Weekend; Sunday, March 12, 2006
Spring is the season for sprucing up the home -- inside and out. If you need hired help, you'll want to find a reputable contractor, be sure you're not overspending, and avoid scams. [Read Entire Article]
- The Baltimore Sun; Sunday, February 26, 2006
Nothing makes a person's blood run cold quite like an unexpected, desperate need for a plumber. [Read Entire Article]
- The New York Times; Monday, August 07, 2006
When Stuart MacFarlane and his wife bought a home in Manhattan Beach, Calif., in 2003 that could charitably be called a fixer-upper, they immediately realized they needed help. [Read Entire Article]
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