Tag: Angie’s List
Top 10 unsexiest home improvement projects
Date Published: Jan 09 2014 | by Mike LaFollette If you’re a first-time homeowner, the thought of home improvement probably conjures visions of installing a state-of-the-art kitchen with the latest appliances, or a sprawling patio that transforms your backyard into an outdoor oasis. Not only do these projects boost the value of your home, but they’re […]
Posted: June 28th, 2014 under Home/Neighborhood Improvement.
Tags: Angie's List, DIY projects, home improvement, home projects
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Avoid scams by hiring right
by Angie Hicks, founder of Angie’s List SCAM. IT’S A SCARY WORD. A healthy fear of bad service is one reason some join Angie’s List. The unfortunate experience of actually having been a target of shady operators directly led others to become members. In nearly 19 years of working closely with consumers and service providers, […]
Posted: June 15th, 2014 under Home/Neighborhood Improvement.
Tags: Angie's List, beware, hiring right, scams
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DIY Danger
Each year, tens of millions of homeowners take on home improvement projects themselves. Many save money, with optimal pride-swelling results. But an estimated one-in-five DIYers end up getting hurt in the process. Know your limits. Trim trees safely: 30,509 are treated annually in emergency rooms for injuries related to chain saws, typically used for cutting […]
Posted: May 28th, 2014 under Home/Neighborhood Improvement, Safety.
Tags: Angie's List, danger, DIY, Do-It-Yourself, home improvement, safety
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