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Feb 03, 2010

Contractors Continue Taking on Smaller Jobs, Lowering Prices to Survive Economy

Angie’s List poll finds majority of service companies willing to drop prices to get a job

Services: Home improvement

The home improvement industry’s continued economic struggle is offering a silver lining to homeowners, but Angie’s List warns consumers not to be so dazzled by the shiny offers that they forget to hire smart.

Angie's List, the nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews on local service companies, asked more than 500 builders, remodelers, and home improvement contractors how 2009 affected their business. Nearly 80 percent of the companies said they were willing to drop their prices to get a job. In 2008 when asked that same question, only 43 percent were willing to drop their prices.

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Contractors Continue Taking on Smaller Jobs, Lowering Prices to Survive Economy Angie’s List poll finds majority of service companies willing to drop prices to get a job Feb 03, 2010 \| Angie's List News \| Home improvement
Super Bowl Travel Tips Angie’s List offers tips on how to make game day a great day Feb 03, 2010 \| Angie's List News \| Travel Agencies
Angie’s List Celebrates 15 Years of Helping Consumers Know Who to Hire, Who to Avoid Jan 28, 2010 \| Angie's List News \| Angie's List turns 15
Most Plan to Stay in Homes, Spend on Improvements for 2010 Angie’s List poll respondents want to increase their home’s value; not move Jan 20, 2010 \| Angie's List News \| Project Poll/Member Spending
Car Crashes are a Hassle, Auto Repairs Don’t Have to Be Angie’s List offers tips for finding the best local body shop or collision repair center Jan 07, 2010 \| Angie's List News \| Auto Repair
5 Toxins That May be Lurking in Your Home Angie’s List IDs the toxins and recommends remedies Jan 06, 2010 \| Angie's List News \| Common Household Toxins
5 Steps to Keep Your Car Running Smoothly Jan 06, 2010 \| Angie's List News \| Auto Maintenance
Poor Customer Service Lands 8 Repeat Offenders Back on Angie’s “Most Complained About” List Annual review shows top 10 and bottom 10 service categories for 2009 Jan 06, 2010 \| Angie's List News \| Most/Least Complained about companies
Angie’s List January Magazine: Best & Worst Service Companies of 2009 Magazine’s third annual themed issue reveals who made the list Jan 05, 2010 \| Angie's List News \| Angie's List Magazine - Best/Worst Service Providers
Spending Smarter, Paying Down Debt Tops New Year’s Resolutions Getting financially fit is the resolution this year for many Angie’s List members Dec 30, 2009 \| Angie's List News \| Financial Planning
Tree Luggers Help Cure Holiday Headaches Orr Fellows pick up and recycle your Christmas tree for a small donation Dec 18, 2009 \| Angie's List News \| Orr Fellowship
Prepare Before Seeking Chiropractic Care Angie’s List offers advice on choosing a chiropractor that’s right for you Dec 04, 2009 \| Angie's List News \| Medical- Doctors
Expansion Plans up Next for Orr Fellowship More of Indiana’s top collegians will get opportunity to earn two-year appointment to fast-growing local companies Dec 02, 2009 \| Angie's List News \| Orr Fellowship
Find the Right Doctor to Fight Diabetes Angie’s List offers diabetes warning signs, tips for finding the right doctor Nov 12, 2009 \| Angie's List News \| Angie's List Medical/Diabetes
Angie’s List Expands to Classic & Custom Car Restoration National consumer group shifts gears to help car buffs find reliable expert help Nov 06, 2009 \| Angie's List News \| Classic and Custom Car Restoration
Angie’s List Magazine: The Toilet Issue November magazine features plumber licensing and bathroom remodeling for those with special needs Nov 04, 2009 \| Angie's List News \| Angie's List Magazine/Classic
Angie’s List Named to Prestigious Internet Business Rankings Nov 02, 2009 \| Angie's List News \| Top Rated Internet Start up Company
Holiday Tipping Tips Angie’s List provides a guide to tipping your contractor and other service providers during the holidays Oct 28, 2009 \| Angie's List News \| Holiday Tipping
Cooking for the Holidays? Test Your Oven to Avoid Emergency Appliance Repair Angie’s List 10 tips to prevent turkey day turmoil Oct 26, 2009 \| Angie's List News \| Thanksgiving Oven Repiar/ Appliances
Do Halloween Costumes Contain Lead, Toxins? Angie’s List warns of dangerous chemicals in costumes; offers safety tips for Halloween Oct 21, 2009 \| Angie's List News \| Halloween Costumes/ Toxins
5 Toxins that may be Haunting your Home Angie’s List IDs and recommends remedies for common home dangers Oct 19, 2009 \| Angie's List News \| Home Toxins
Warranties: are they worth it? Angie’s List warns that consumers don’t always get the coverage they expected Oct 19, 2009 \| Angie's List News \| Warranties
Cash for Appliances: Rebate or Repair Instead? Angie’s List offers tips to determine whether to repair or replace appliances Oct 16, 2009 \| Angie's List News \| Cash for Appliances/Appliance repair and Appliance sales
Cleveland Area Companies and Angie’s List Help Local Family Return Home after Losing Children in Fire Wishmakers program helps local families in need Oct 07, 2009 \| Angie's List News \| Wishmaker's
Angie's List Tops 1 Million Members Oct 06, 2009 \| Angie's List News \| Hiring a Service Provider

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