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The big mistakes people make finding a repair person or contractor online
Home repairs can be tricky and expensive. Have you ever replaced your water heater? Or even worse, your roof? It can cost thousands of dollars. That doesn’t feel great on your wallet.
To make the ordeal even more stressful, you are tasked with finding a seasoned pro to handle a very pricey repair on your home. These people are typically strangers. How do you know you are choosing the right one?
Enter our sponsor, Angi. The solution to your problems. Read on to see the biggest mistakes people make when finding a contractor online and how Angi can solve those common issues for you.
But first, what is Angi?
Angi is the place to find everything for your home. It’s like your personal home expert. Angi is a service that helps match you with contractors and repair pros to take the stress out of finding the right fit for those services.
There are over 230,000 pros in Angi’s network, which is growing daily. Finding the right person for the job is simple with the Angi app.
Now, onto the mistakes to avoid.
Mistake #1: Relying on Yelp reviews
When we need to find a restaurant or a hair salon, we look at Yelp to see what other people say. The problem with this is Yelp reviews can be faked. In fact, they often are. So looking for contractors on Yelp can lead to hiring someone who is woefully underprepared, and you may not get the best results.
With Angi, only real customers who have interacted with the pros you’re considering are eligible to leave a review. You’ll find real reviews of professionals from other people like you — not bots or fakes. That means you can be confident in your choice.
Mistake #2: Googling for a tradesperson
You can Google anything, right? Scammers know this and exploit it. One tactic really works to fool you if you’re looking for someone to, say, fix your plumbing or give you a quote for landscaping. The scammer creates an ad posing as a professional. He or she then patiently gains your trust before they steal your money.
Ever broken a phone? These are the 5 clumsiest cities in the US
Smartphones are expensive, no matter which brand or operating system you have. While cases and protective layers are available, some users still manage to drop and break their devices.
Since smartphones are crucial in everyday life, you don’t want to be without yours for too long. When it breaks, or the screen shatters, it could mean a few days or a week in the repair shop.
Where to buy Amazon goods for cheap
Everything’s so expensive nowadays. What if you could find all the tech products you want at a bargain price? Surprise: you can!
They blue it! LG is cooking up a PHOLED screen to sell next year. Blue phosphor OLED is more efficient, brighter and longer-lasting. The catch? OLEDs are already expensive to produce, so these may cost a fortune.
What’s the most expensive phone number ever sold? Is it … A.) 222-2222, B.) 555-5555, C.) 666-6666 or D.) 8888-8888?
20% of crashed cars
Are totaled out. One in five seen by an adjuster is deemed too expensive to fix. That’s five times higher than in the 1980s. Why? Today’s high-tech lighting and sensors, pricey airbags, and fancy materials add up fast.
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The downside to buying the latest and greatest technology is it’s expensive. It isn’t easy to afford all the flashy tech that comes out every year. The first (more) affordable foldable smartphone is here – Is it worth $1K?
Why are Apple products so friggin' expensive?
You might have noticed that Apple products are extremely expensive. From a new iPhone costing more than a mortgage payment to a MacBook Pro costing more than a used Chevy Suburban, you can see why people would be confused as to why. Apparently there are some “good” reasons for it. Do you think these products are worth the money?
Naan compare to you: Rumor has it Apple will manufacture its most expensive iPhone Pro models in India this year. Finally, they’re trying to diversify production beyond China. They say it’s about supply shortages, but politics and national security definitely play into this.
Paying more for your groceries based on your income
Kroger might charge you more if you seem wealthy! They’re testing AI to hike prices for shoppers with expensive tastes.
Free video editing software
Just back from vacation and ready to create a family movie? You don’t need expensive editing software — these free tools will do the trick!
Free ways to stream movies
Tired of those expensive streaming subscriptions? You’re not alone. Good news: there are plenty of free streaming options like Freevee, Pluto, Tubi, and more!
🔋 Dead battery: In June 2023, EVs were $8,201 more expensive on average than a gas car — a 25.1% difference (paywall link). Now, one year later, they’re 8.5% cheaper, or around $2,657 less than a gas car. And 46% of all EV owners want a gas-powered car.
Make AI your fitness coach
You don’t need an expensive gym membership to get a workout in. All you need is ChatGPT.
🍟 Want fries with that? Different McDonald’s locations set their own prices. McCheapest maps the U.S. so you can see how expensive your local Mickey D’s is.
75% of weddings
In 2024 will be phone-free. Unplugged weddings fix that problem of everyone looking at the ceremony through their cam and ruining expensive professional pics. Smart.
A pristine copy of Super Mario 64, released in 1996, is the most expensive video game ever sold. Did the cartridge sell for … A.) $1.6 million, B.) $1.1 million, C.) $500,659 or D.) $221,812?
3 ways thieves are stealing expensive phones
Are you often chatting with friendly strangers when you’re out and about? Here’s why you need to stay cautious, in 60 seconds.