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ive read some negative comments about angieslist. let me explain my perspective - i am a highly skilled tradesman that does plaster restoration (not too many people can), painting, etc. i am a craftsman in the truest sense of the word. i carry liability insurance, have professional grade tools, am highly skilled in my fields of expertise (i can cut a paint line guaranteed to laser perfection - 1/128th of an inch on), etc. etc. i put an add in the local alternative newspaper & on craigslist. i received call backs from every type of property owner there is. many wanted things done for nothing & really weren't concerned about the quality of the work - i do immensly! a client of mine joined angieslist and gave me a recommendation. my clientele based improved dramatically although i kept my prices the same. angieslist clients are the people who value their homes, who realize that their home is their number one investment. when a person joins angieslist i know that they just don't want something done for nothing. i know that they value the job to be done and they want it done to the highest trades standards possible. they are a perfect fit for me. i love & value what i do. angieslist sales staff call about once a month to thank me for doing good work for their clients & to ask me if i want to take out an ad. i politely say no thank you and talk shop with them for a few minutes. i dont want to take out an ad, i'm busy enough with my clientele base from all my various leads. when i hear tradesmen complain about angieslist it's usually because they have done subpar work for a member & the member gave them a deserved negative review.