<p>I hate getting ripped off. Since using Angie’s List to find contractors I’ve hired four companies with good Angie’s “scores,” and have been 100% satisfied. It costs a little bit per year (I forget, something like $40?), but I’ve been completely happy. If you have to hire someone to do work around the house, you could do worse than to check out Angie’s List. </p>
<p>(I don’t work for them and have no financial interest in the company.)</p>
<p>i’ve liked angie’s list as well, i signed up for the service after reading some positive reviews about angie’s list. i’ve hired a plumber for a “drain emergency” lolz. overall, i’ve been pretty happy.</p>
<p>this article has some good info about what’s behind the paid wall at angie’s list: [Angie’s</a> List: A better alternative to Craiglist for finding local contractors < gabwith.us](<a href=“http://gabwith.us/angies-list-better-alternative-to-craiglist-for-finding-local-contractors]Angie’s”>http://gabwith.us/angies-list-better-alternative-to-craiglist-for-finding-local-contractors)</p>