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'This Old House' host visits Angie’s List while filming in Indy

Kevin O’Connor, of PBS’s This Old House and Ask This Old House, signs autographs for Angie’s List employees. (Photo by Brandon Smith)

Before embarking on renovation projects at two Indianapolis homes this week, Kevin O’Connor the host of PBS’s This Old House and Ask This Old House, toured some of the old buildings at the Angie’s List main campus on the Near Eastside of Indianapolis.

What is a fair price for R-22?

By 2015, there will be a 90 percent reduction in the production of R-22. By 2020, it will no longer be produced at all. Because production is limited, costs to charge existing units that are leaking R-22 refrigerant have gone up and are only expected to rise. (Photo courtesy of Angie's List member John R. of Lake Mary, Fla.)

Dear Angie: My air conditioning contractor just charged me $100 per pound for R-22 refrigerant. This is a lot more than I paid four years ago. Is this a fair price these days?

How to plant a tree

'"Right Tree, Right Place’ should take into account the mature size of the tree, not the size you want it to be, as well as ensuring the soil, water, sunlight and climate factors are all favorable for the tree species you are planting,” says Wes Kocher of the ISA. (All photos by Mike LaFollette)

Planting a tree is an easy job, but it takes more skill than you might think. The following tree-planting tips can help ensure you plant a tree that thrives.

Roofing: It’s not an estimate, it’s an interview

You’re not inviting contractors to give an estimate, you’re inviting them to distinguish themselves by excelling at an interview, Scribbins says. (Photo courtesy of Accent Roofing)

What's the best way to distinguish roofing contractors when getting estimates? A highly rated Atlanta-area roofing contractor explains what to look for during the roofing estimate process.

What does it cost to replace a circuit breaker box?

If you discover that you have an old Federal Pacific breaker box, a faulty circuit breaker or an outdated fuse box, how much can you expect to pay to have a qualified electrician replace it?

Home

Watch the lowest bid when building a home swimming pool

Pool Environments in Plano, Texas, finished this pool for a Park Cities customer in January. (Photo by Eric Priddy)

While owning a swimming pool may seem like a dream come true for some homeowners, others who have gone through the building  and servicing process offer cautionary tales.

5 tips to consider before adding a swimming pool

So you think you're ready to take the plunge and invest in a new pool for your backyard. Be sure to consider these tips before diving in.

10 flushable facts about the toilet

In the United States, there are 222 million residential toilets in 114 million households. Check out some other plumbing facts about the household commode.

Dwarf plants give giant impact to landscaping

The dwarf deodar cedar "Feelin' Blue," is a low-growing shrub that grows to just 2 feet tall and 6 feet wide. (Photo courtesy of Ellen Goff)

Are you looking ideas for a low-maintenance landscape with big impact? Consider dwarf plants, such as cherry trees, scrubs and evergreens, which can help your yard look better longer with minimal maintenance.

Health & Wellness

Breathtaking numbers about women and lung cancer

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in women in the United States, although 20 percent of women who die of lung cancer never smoked.

Treating gum disease without dental surgery

Dr. Duane Keller utilizes his own methods to treat gum disease. (Photo courtesy of Keller Professional Group)

When Jeff first came to me, it wasn’t just his teeth or gums that were bothering him: His constant leg pain meant he couldn’t work as a waiter anymore. But Jeff's orthopedist wouldn’t perform the joint surgery until he got the gum infection under control.

Prostate cancer patients have the sex talk

Dr. Frank Franzese (middle) oversees a patient's radiation therapy. He helps educate patients with prostate cancer about how it affects sexual function. (Photo by Dennis Gregg)

To varying degrees, experts say, prostate cancer treatment affects sexual function in most men, including inhibiting ejaculation, diminishing libido and causing erectile dysfunction.

Dental implants look, bite like real teeth

Periodontist Dr Robert Pick performs a tooth extraction and dental implant procedure on patient Nicholas Sutton at his downtown Chicago office. (Photo by Jay Madden)

Experts say advances in dental implants over the past several decades have revolutionized replacement of teeth lost or broken due to trauma, decay or disease or missing due to congenital conditions.

Auto

How to improve your gas mileage

Regular maintenance such as tune-ups, oil changes and tire rotations go a long way toward preventing breakdowns before they happen.

Do you have to use the body shop the insurance company recommends?

Make sure you're comfortable with the body shop doing repair on your car. (Photo courtesy of Fenders Collision Center)

No, you don't have to use the body shop that the insurance company recommended. The choice is yours — by law, in the majority of cases. Yet a question remains: Will you get a quality repair?

5 ways to save money on auto repairs

Getting regular maintenance for items such as your car's radiator can help you avoid expensive repairs down the road. (Photo by Fred Patton)

Knowing how your car works and the warning signs of problems large and small can help you save money on auto repairs, according to a highly rated Cincinnati mechanic.

Washington, D.C. auto detailers renew rides

Three highly rated Washington D.C.-area auto-detailing providers share their expertise on what car owners should expect when going to a car detailing service to get their vehicles to sparkle.

Built-in furniture offers unique appeal

Angie's List member Kate Kosche worked with Urban Interiors of Fort. Lauderdale, Fla., to design the built-in bookcase she always wanted.

Built-in furniture helps to maximize existing space and boost appeal in your home. See how Angie's List members worked with interior designers and contractors to install built-in bench seats, bookcases and other unique storage spaces.

Should you declaw your cat?

Ringo has learned to use only cat scratching posts and pads, not the couch. (Photo courtesy of Angie's List member Lynn Newbill of Alexandria, Va.)

Some pet owners may believe that having a cat declawed to prevent damage to furniture and skin is not a big deal. But removal of a cat’s last toe bone is a serious surgery and controversial subject.

What does your fridge door say about you?

An Angie's List member poll shows fridge-door displayers outnumber those with plain refrigerator doors by more than 2 to 1. (Photo by Katie Jacewicz)

The fridge door is the real window on what matters to many folks. For many people, the refrigerator is important not only for preserving food, but for preserving memories.

6 tips for a successful move

Moving to a new home doesn't have to be a daunting process. (Photo courtesy of Linda Erdely Pierce)

Helpful tips for moving, packing and hiring a moving company.

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Help! My lawn mower won't start

Failure to perform routine mower maintenance can lead to problems in spring. (Photo by Katie Jacewicz)

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Home, Health, and Auto Tips from our Best Rated Experts | Angie's List

'This Old House' host visits Angie’s List while filming in Indy

What is a fair price for R-22?

How to plant a tree

Roofing: It’s not an estimate, it’s an interview

What does it cost to replace a circuit breaker box?

Home

Watch the lowest bid when building a home swimming pool

5 tips to consider before adding a swimming pool

10 flushable facts about the toilet

Dwarf plants give giant impact to landscaping

Health & Wellness

Breathtaking numbers about women and lung cancer

Treating gum disease without dental surgery

Prostate cancer patients have the sex talk

Dental implants look, bite like real teeth

Auto

How to improve your gas mileage

Do you have to use the body shop the insurance company recommends?

5 ways to save money on auto repairs

Washington, D.C. auto detailers renew rides

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Should you declaw your cat?

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6 tips for a successful move

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