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Angies List Easy Tips to Live Green
2007-08-29 07:41:00
A 2007 poll of Angies List members found 94 percent say the environment is important to them. Three-fourths of poll respondents participate in curbside recycling. Of those, two-thirds pay nothing, while just 2 percent pay $35 or more per year.It would be great to purchase a hybrid car or install solar panels, but we can't all make big changes like that. There are some simple ways to live green. If your community offers curbside recycling, take advantage of it. If not, find the nearest drop-off location.Here are 13 Angies list unique eco-friendly tips to help make a difference.Add blown-in cellulose insulation to your attic to improve your home's heating and cooling. It's made from recycled, formaldehyde-free newsprint.Use a rain barrel to collect water from your roof to water your garden.Buy water-based paints with low volatile organic compound levels (VOC). Basically, the less glossy the paint, the fewer VOC's it contains.Buy minimally packaged goods. Less packaging can reduce ...
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Angie’s List Tips: Protect against scrap metal theft Home Inspections
2007-08-23 14:06:00
Angie’s List Tips : Protect against scrap metal theft Home InspectionsAn upsurge in the market price for aluminum and copper is driving an unusual crime wave in neighborhoods across America. Scrap metal thieves are stripping aluminum siding and gutters from houses and even copper coils from air conditioning units.Thieves can “earn” more than $100 for the coils they take from your air conditioner. But it can cost you thousands of dollars to fix the damage. In a 2007 Angie’s List poll, more than a quarter of Angie’s List members reported that thieves had made off with their gutters.Angie’s List Tips on How to Thwart Scrap Metal Thieves: • Lock it down: Secure the a/c unit with a padlock and chain so thieves can’t reach the valuable metal. • Ring the bell: Add an alarm unit with sensors to your a/c unit or a video surveillance system. • Write it down: Record your unit’s serial number in the case of theft – it won’t prevent the crime, but it could help solve it....

Angie’s List Tips: Maintaining your air conditioner
2007-08-02 09:59:00
Angie’s List Tips : Maintaining your air conditionerA recent nationwide Angies List poll found 43 percent of respondents skip having their air conditioning unit serviced annually. One in 5 neglect to check or replace their air conditioning filter regularly. Without regular maintenance, an air conditioner loses about 5% of its original efficiency for each year of operation. Angie’s List wants to remind homeowners to check that their air conditioning is running properly. Industry experts say preventative maintenance can save you on average $100 a year.According to Angies List: Not only will a well maintained air conditioning system run better but it will also help you save money on your monthly utility bills. Pinpointing potential problems before they arise can also protect your family from costly repairs down the road and the summer’s dangerous heat.Angie’s List air conditioning tips to help beat the heat:Keep the filter clean: Clean and replace the air conditioner filter freq...
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Angie’s List Tips: Burglary Prevention
2007-08-02 09:56:00
Angie’s List Tips : Burglary Prevention A recent Angies List poll revealed nearly half of all AngiesList member respondents have a home alarm system, but over a quarter don’t use it.While there’s no such thing as a completely burglar-proof home, there are some easy ways homeowners can better protect themselves.Angie’s List Tips:Hold the mail: Mail falling out of the mailbox is one of the biggest indicators that you’re not at home. You can have the post office hold your mail. You can also call your newspaper company and have them stop delivery for a few days, or consider having a neighbor you trust pick up your mail for you.Think like a burglar. Take a walk around your property with a close friend or neighbor who is not too familiar with your house; they may spot things you’ll overlook. Start outside and identify the best locations for a break in.Lights on: Buy a timer so that lights inside your house can be turned on automatically at night so that it appears someone is ins...

Angie’s List Tips: Home Inspections
2007-08-02 09:55:00
Angie’s List Tips : Home Inspect ionsAn Angie’s List poll revealed almost two-thirds of AngiesList members have been involved in a home inspection within the last two years. Sixty-eight percent found their inspector through their real estate agent. The cost of an inspection depends on a number of factors including the size of the house, its age, and other services such as septic and radon testing. Nearly three out of five Angies List members say they spent over $300 for a home inspection.According to Angies List: A home inspection is an important step in the home buying process. According to a recent nationwide poll of AngiesList members, 30 percent said their home inspector’s oversights ended up becoming a major expense down the road. Some of the costly mistakes included mold, asbestos, termites, leaking roofs, even rats on one member’s property!Home inspections are typically the “last look” a buyer will get before making what will be their largest single investment. That...

Angie’s List Tips: Renting party equipment
2007-08-02 09:54:00
A recent Angies List poll reported that more than a quarter of AngiesList members have rented party equipment, and 87 percent of them said it was money well spent.Whether you’re celebrating a wedding, birthday, graduation or family get together, party rentals can take the hassle out of planning and leave your guests raving about the great time they had.The more common items rented for parties, according to Angies List members, are tents, tables and chairs, but savvy entertainers are adding items that keep their younger guests from getting bored, and there’s a growing movement to renting equipment for children’s parties. Other popular rentals are cotton candy and sno-cone machines, even hot dog stands can be rented. For the more practical party planner, and those who want to keep their guests from tracking through their homes, port-a-potties are becoming a must-have.Angie’s List 8 Tips to renting equipment that will make your party THE party of the year:Do your research: Cal...
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