- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; Saturday, June 14, 2008
Louis Weiher could hardly believe what he saw when he took a look at the abandoned remodeling project in Helen Kidd’s house. [Read Entire Article]
- The Houston Chronicle; Friday, June 06, 2008
In addition to paying record prices at the gas pump, Kelley Smith recently discovered that fuel charges are trickling into her other expenses. [Read Entire Article]
- The Miami Herald; Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Angie's List, the consumer-oriented referral website, AngiesList.com, reminds consumers that just as there are lousy companies, there are also lousy customers. To get the best from businesses your hire: [Read Entire Article]
- Snips; Sunday, June 01, 2008
Angie’s List is a consumer organization that collects customer satisfaction ratings on local service companies in more than 250 categories — everything from HVAC and plumbing to pet sitting and piano tuning. [Read Entire Article]
- Las Vegas Review Journal; Thursday, May 29, 2008
A well-maintained home coupled with an investment in remodeling could expedite the time it takes and enhance the price a home brings in the Las Vegas re-sale market. [Read Entire Article]
- The Wall Street Journal; Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Some important government child-care safety records are entering the Internet age at last. [Read Entire Article]
- Chicago Tribune; Sunday, May 25, 2008
Product reviews are available all over the Internet, and reading them is essential for smart spending. But where do you go for reviews of local service companies, such as plumbers, electricians and photographers? If you are new to an area, you will need a slew of service providers, from a doctor and dentist to, perhaps, a dog kennel and dry cleaner. [Read Entire Article]
- The Houston Chronicle; Friday, May 23, 2008
Over the years, the Internet has been a big tool for consumers to sound off on companies they feel did not provide adequate service or, worse, cheated them. Now, auto-repair shop owners, often the focus of such complaints, are trying to use that idea resource to expose customers they say rip them off, typically by not paying for work provided. [Read Entire Article]
- The New York Times; Wednesday, May 21, 2008
In hard times, it is tempting for business owners to make wholesale reductions and take a passive approach while waiting for the economy to improve. But that could deepen the pain. [Read Entire Article]
- The Los Angeles Times; Monday, May 19, 2008
DISTRAUGHT over the results of cosmetic surgery on her nose, Katherine Chen did what many people do when they're unhappy with a doctor. She consulted a malpractice lawyer and filed a complaint with the Medical Board of California. But the 22-year-old college student didn't stop there. Chen logged onto her home computer and wrote a tearful review about her experience, posting it to a website that encourages consumers to rate their healthcare providers. [Read Entire Article]
- The New York Times; Thursday, May 15, 2008
Much has been written about contractors from hell. There is a Web site of that very name filled with horror stories and legal resources. Another site, Angie’s List, permits homeowners to rate their contractors, who are given the opportunity to reply. Comparatively little attention is paid to the homeowner from hell, to the unreasonable, irrational and selfish demands that make contractors crazy. [Read Entire Article]
- Sacramento Business Journal; Friday, May 09, 2008
A popular online site that grades local service contractors has expanded its ratings to the medical community, ranking doctors, dentists,nursing homes, hospitals, insurance companies and more. [Read Entire Article]
- The Cincinnati Enquirer; Sunday, May 04, 2008
The downturn in the housing market made 2007 a banner year for the remodeling industry. More people are opting to stay in their homes, and attractive interest rates make remodeling more affordable than ever. [Read Entire Article]
- Remodeling; Thursday, May 01, 2008
Countless consumers in your area are online right now. If even one is sounding off unhappily about your company, how do you know, much less respond, in a constructive way? [Read Entire Article]
- Keystone Builder; Thursday, May 01, 2008
Angie Hicks, the founder of the online consumer grading network, Angie’s List, reveals how builders can improve their service – and ultimately their reputations. Her list at www.angieslist.com receives about 15,000 consumer reports each month from its 600,000 members. [Read Entire Article]