ythread wrote:
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Sadly you are probably right on. Congratulations on your lawsuits but I'm
sure you'd rather avoid the hassle.

I'm not sure...I think some people simply enjoy drama and/or don't have
very good negotiating skills in resolving issues w/o confrontation.
Don't know for sure here, but a general observation...

I'd rather not pay Angie's list but it just maybe worth it. I was hoping
there was a free reliable website but I guess you get what you pay for.

I wouldn't bet on it on these kinds of things (getting what you pay for,
that is) -- you might want to google a thread here within the last month
or so specifically on Angie's list. Biggest problem I see is that
unless you're in an extremely large market, the chances are pretty
remote there are any more than one or two at most of what you need
listed and then there's no guarantee they do work in the particular part
of that metro area you're in. And, as I understand it, once you pay
your money, it's gone whether you get anything useful or not...

A noted in another response to Edwin, I'm in agreement on the personal
and tradesman references. Unfortunately, in any location that isn't in
a flatlined economic situation, good tradespeople are in short supply
and can afford to be selective. It takes perseverance to track one down.
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