Angie's List

[zinniz]

I just joined it. It's not too expensive ($5/month) and it seems pretty cool so far. There are a lot of reviews of places so it definitely does make you more comfortable just calling.

In the meantime...I need to go to home depot to get some GFIC outlets and outlet covers. My project for tomorrow morning is to install them under the sink in the kitchen and by the bar downstairs.

Oh, from the inspection today, I learned the staircase is walnut, and the floors are Fir. Good stuff to know :) Most of the stuff that needs done on the house is in 3 categories. Lots of exterior trim needs replaced. Something funky is going on with the plumbing and there's no cold water upstairs in the sink or toilet (need that one fixed ASAP), and a bunch of light fixtures and power receptacles don't work.

We also discovered for sure that the place used to be cut up into apartments. From the looks of the old gas meter setup, it was 4 apartments, but it's hard to be sure all the meter stubs were used.

Comments

[quincy-c.livejournal.com]

What is angie's list?

[zinniz.livejournal.com]

It's a site where people leave testimonials about various services like plumbers, electricians, dog kennels, etc. It's hard to just pick a plumber out of the phone book and have them be good, so this is cool.

[nastyboots.livejournal.com]

I know a good carpenter if you need one. I think he fixed some windows at lucydog's. unfortunately, his business card is in my business card book at work, so if you want his # remind me on monday.

[zinniz.livejournal.com]

That would be good. I'll remind you. Thanks :)

[raspberrypie.livejournal.com]

so you got the house? no one bought you out of your contract?

[zinniz.livejournal.com]

I got it. I didn't accept that guy's offer to buy me out. I still need to sell mine, but I'm now committed to getting this one :)

[raspberrypie.livejournal.com]

i'm glad for you.

i'd be creeped out by them reading my LJ though, that's for sure.