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Home improvement contract tips

Read your contract carefully and make sure it includes everything in the list below.

Before you launch a major home project, make sure your contract includes the following items.

House cleaning service gets the job done right

Homeowner hires a Colorado Springs house cleaning service and gets a sparkling house.

Rockville repair shop does fantastic work

Angie's List member thankful for the honest work of Certified Auto Repair in Rockville, Md.

Tucson plumber rescues homeowner from water heater debacle

Tucson plumber installs new water heat and pipes. Tree service makes customer happy. Garage door company repairs noise problem.

Oklahoma City HVAC expert explains, repairs heating problem

Oklahoma city homeowner loses heat and calls an HVAC expert for help. She says he explained everything well and was kind and considerate.

Knoxville plumber handles weekend water heater emergency

Homeowner discovers her water heater stopped working while she was out of town. She calls a plumber Sunday evening and he gets a new one installed without charging her an off-hour rate.

Super Fantastic Carpet Cleaning wins over Austin homeowner

"They went above and beyond by scheduling me that evening, despite already working a full day."

Tree service trims oak tree to allow air flow during hurricane

A Cape Coral homeowner got more than she expected when a tree service company to trimmed her oak tree. She says they shaped it to be able to withstand strong hurricane winds.

Patient ecstatic about her dentist

Angie's List member loves her dentist, Dr. Steven Janowitz located in Potomac, Md.

Acupuncturist restores full movement after Bell's Palsy

"I saw Dr. Helen Liu for the treatment of Bell's Palsy (facial paralysis) because I couldn't move the right side of my face. After a couple of weeks, I had full movement back."

Philadelphia movers make moving a breeze

From the first phone call, Philadelphia resident Jazmine Atkins felt like she was dealing with moving professionals.

Indianapolis auctioneering company conducts an estate sale

Listen to an Indianapolis auctioneer “cry” an estate sale auction and learn more about auctioneering services.

Scottsdale window treatment contractor disputes complaint

Decorating company makes shades to order for Angie's List member, and both parties are dissatisfied with the outcome.

Portland fencing company accused of unfinished work

After a reasonable estimate and thorough explanation of the work and costs, homeowner claims the contractor delayed the start date then only performed part of the job.

Seattle architect, member disagree on project

Seattle member and architect disagree on details and cost of a home improvement project.

Electrician, Lyndhurst homeowner disagree about fan switch

Customer accuses electrical contractor of shoddy installation of bathroom exhaust fan, but the company says they do quality work.

How to get nutrient-rich soil for gardens

Every gardener's dream is a good loam — a soil that holds water, yet drains well. Compost is the gardener's secret weapon for soil and here's a recipe to get started.

Company ignores Philadelphia-area furniture complaint

Homeowner says she bought a new sectional and now the fabric and foam are deformed and the company won't fix them.

Milwaukee-area client says her shingles are leaking

Roofing contractor blames leak on ice damming, but homeowner wants a refund for her roof and gutters.

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