List-en up! The authorized Angie’s List podcast http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com Listen up for informative and entertaining stories about hiring service companies and contractors, home improvement, ratings and reviews, tips and tricks, and everything else Angie's List! Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:45:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en ©Angie's List podcast@angieslist.com (Angie's List) podcast@angieslist.com(Angie's List) home improvement,contractors,ratings,angie's list,house,customer,service 1440 angies,list,contractor,improvement,reviews,home,house,ratings List-en up! for informative and entertaining stories about hiring service companies and contractors, home improvement, ratings and reviews, tips and tricks, and everything else Angie's List! List-en up! for informative and entertaining stories about hiring service companies and contractors, home improvement, ratings and reviews, tips and tricks, and everything else Angie's List! Angie's List Angie's List podcast@angieslist.com No no http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/images/small_logo_144.jpg List-en up! The authorized Angie’s List podcast http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com 144 144 Episode 19: Pet History 101 http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/episode-19-pet-history-101 http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/episode-19-pet-history-101#comments Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:46:54 +0000 Tristan http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/?p=100 Family photo with dogsHave you ever wondered how animals became pets in the first place? Find out by listening to the newest episode of the Angie’s List podcast (below), as we talk to Katherine Grier, author of “Pets in America: A History”.

For more about the history of pets, read the Angie’s List Magazine story Pet-rospective: The history of animals as pets, and be sure to check out the virtual exhibition of the “Pets in America: A History” tour curated by Katherine Grier at Petsinamerica.org.

Don’t forget to email your garden and landscaping photos to be featured in an upcoming episode!

]]> http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/episode-19-pet-history-101/feed 5:00 Have you ever wondered how animals became pets in the first place? Find out by listening to the newest episode of the Angiersquo;s List podcast ... Have you ever wondered how animals became pets in the first place? Find out by listening to the newest episode of the Angiersquo;s List podcast (below), as we talk to Katherine Grier, author of "Pets in America: A History". For more about the history of pets, read the Angie's List Magazine story Pet-rospective: The history of animals as pets, and be sure to check out the virtual exhibition of the "Pets in America: A History" tour curated by Katherine Grier at Petsinamerica.org. Don't forget to email your garden and landscaping photos to be featured in an upcoming episode! Episodes Angie's List no No Submit your garden, yard, and landscaping photos and stories! http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/submit-your-garden-yard-and-landscaping-photos-and-stories http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/submit-your-garden-yard-and-landscaping-photos-and-stories#comments Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:11:06 +0000 Tristan http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/?p=97 Submit your photos and stories for an upcoming episode!We’re featuring Angie’s List member photos and stories in an upcoming podcast episode!

If you’re proud of your garden, yard, or landscaping, and have a good story and photos, let us know! Who knows — your lush landscape just might be the talk of the town!

]]> http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/submit-your-garden-yard-and-landscaping-photos-and-stories/feed Episode 18: PAWS Chicago: Pets Are Worth Saving http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/episode-18-paws-chicago-pets-are-worth-saving http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/episode-18-paws-chicago-pets-are-worth-saving#comments Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:00:59 +0000 Tristan http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/?p=92 Cattle dog in an isolation room at PAWS ChicagoPAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving) Chicago, a “no-kill” animal shelter, helps Chicago Animal Care and Control save lives. Unlike most traditional shelters — which often euthanize adoptable pets — PAWS Chicago offers medical care and finds homes for all cats and dogs unless they’re vicious or terminally ill. How do they find families for so many adoptable pets? Watch the podcast to find out!

Have a good story you’d like to share about your pets?  Email us or leave a comment.

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Click here to submit photos and stories about your garden or yard. You might be featured in an upcoming episode!

]]> http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/episode-18-paws-chicago-pets-are-worth-saving/feed 00:01:01 PAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving) Chicago, a "no-kill" animal shelter, helps Chicago Animal Care and Control save lives. Unlike most traditional shelters mdash; which often ... PAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving) Chicago, a "no-kill" animal shelter, helps Chicago Animal Care and Control save lives. Unlike most traditional shelters mdash; which often euthanize adoptable pets mdash; PAWS Chicago offers medical care and finds homes for all cats and dogs unless they're vicious or terminally ill. How do they find families for so many adoptable pets? Watch the podcast to find out! Have a good story you'd like to share about your pets?nbsp; Email us or leave a comment. Can't view the Quicktime video above? Watch the video below. [flv:/podcasts/angies_list_podcast_18-paws-chicago.flv /images/poster-gray.jpg 320 180] Click here to submit photos and stories about your garden or yard. You might be featured in an upcoming episode! Episodes Angie's List no No Episode 17: On the Job: Tree Service http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/episode-17-on-the-job-simple-mans-tree-service http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/episode-17-on-the-job-simple-mans-tree-service#comments Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:42:28 +0000 Tristan http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/?p=90 Tree service contractor in treeWhat have you done for your trees lately? If your answer is “Not much,” you might want to find a highly rated tree service company on Angie’s List for your trees’ health and your safety. In this episode of the Angie’s List podcast, watch as we go out on the job and climb 40 feet up into a tree with A-rated Simple Man’s Tree Service.

Do you know of a local service company with an interesting story? Let us know by emailing us or leaving a comment.

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]]> http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/episode-17-on-the-job-simple-mans-tree-service/feed 6:59 What have you done for your trees lately? If your answer is ldquo;Not much,rdquo; you might want to find a highly rated tree service company ... What have you done for your trees lately? If your answer is ldquo;Not much,rdquo; you might want to find a highly rated tree service company on Angiersquo;s List for your treesrsquo; health and your safety. In this episode of the Angiersquo;s List podcast, watch as we go out on the job and climb 40 feet up into a tree with A-rated Simple Manrsquo;s Tree Service. Do you know of a local service company with an interesting story? Let us know by emailing us or leaving a comment. Can't view the Quicktime video above? Watch the video below. [flv:/podcasts/angies_list_podcast_17-tree-service.flv /images/poster-gray.jpg 320 180] Episodes Angie's List no No Episode 16: Browsers Welcome helps local teens gain professional experience http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/episode-16-browsers-welcome-helps-local-teens-gain-professional-experience http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/episode-16-browsers-welcome-helps-local-teens-gain-professional-experience#comments Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:50:58 +0000 Tristan http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/?p=88 Melvin SatterfieldMelvin Satterfield went from being homeless to running a successful business, Browsers Welcome, which has won the Angie’s List Super Service Award for seven consecutive years. Watch as we visit Satterfield’s furniture repair and refinishing shop and learn about the entrepreneurship program he runs for local youth.

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Do you know of a local service company who does great things for your community? Let us know by emailing us or leaving a comment.
]]> http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/episode-16-browsers-welcome-helps-local-teens-gain-professional-experience/feed 7:16 Melvin Satterfield went from being homeless to running a successful business, Browsers Welcome, which has won the Angie's List Super Service Award for seven consecutive ... Melvin Satterfield went from being homeless to running a successful business, Browsers Welcome, which has won the Angie's List Super Service Award for seven consecutive years. Watch as we visit Satterfield's furniture repair and refinishing shop and learn about the entrepreneurship program he runs for local youth. [flv:/podcasts/angies_list_podcast_16-browsers-welcome.flv /images/poster-gray.jpg 320 240] Can't view the video above? Watch the Quicktime version below. Do you know of a local service company who does great things for your community? Let us know by emailing us or leaving a comment. Episodes Angie's List no No Episode 15: The Angie’s List Soapbox Derby http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/episode-15-the-angie%e2%80%99s-list-soapbox-derby http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/episode-15-the-angie%e2%80%99s-list-soapbox-derby#comments Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:22:14 +0000 Tristan http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/?p=77 Angie's List Soapbox Derby finish lineWhat do Indiana Jones, a giant crab and checkered flags have in common? They were all part of the the second-annual Angie’s List Soapbox Derby! Watch as we build, race and crash our cars.

What does your company do for fun and fellowship? Share your story!

Can’t view the video above? Download Quicktime or watch the lower-resolution video below.

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]]> http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/episode-15-the-angie%e2%80%99s-list-soapbox-derby/feed 4:36 What do Indiana Jones, a giant crab and checkered flags have in common? They were all part of the the second-annual Angie's List Soapbox Derby! ... What do Indiana Jones, a giant crab and checkered flags have in common? They were all part of the the second-annual Angie's List Soapbox Derby! Watch as we build, race and crash our cars. What does your company do for fun and fellowship? Share your story! Can't view the video above? Download Quicktime or watch the lower-resolution video below. [flv:/podcasts/angies_list_podcast_15-soapbox-derby.flv /images/poster-gray.jpg 320 240] Episodes Angie's List no No Episode 14: Home improvement TV builds success http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/home-improvement-tv-builds-success http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/home-improvement-tv-builds-success#comments Fri, 30 May 2008 16:55:24 +0000 Tristan http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/?p=75 Home Improvement TelevisionHome improvement TV shows are more popular than ever, but why? Find out in this episode of the Angie’s List podcast!

Click here to read about home improvement television at Angie’s List magazine.

What’s your favorite home improvement show? Click here to share!

]]> http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/home-improvement-tv-builds-success/feed 5:39 Home improvement TV shows are more popular than ever, but why? Find out in this episode of the Angie's List podcast! Click here to read about ... Home improvement TV shows are more popular than ever, but why? Find out in this episode of the Angie's List podcast! Click here to read about home improvement television at Angie's List magazine. What's your favorite home improvement show? Click here to share! Episodes Angie's List no No Episode 13: Natural Lawn Care: Organic Fertilizer, Native Plants and Green Lawn Mowers http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/episode_13-natural_lawn_care-organic_fertilizer-native_plants-green_mowers http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/episode_13-natural_lawn_care-organic_fertilizer-native_plants-green_mowers#comments Wed, 14 May 2008 11:47:28 +0000 Tristan http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/episode_13-natural_lawn_care-organic_fertilizer-native_plants-green_mowers EcomowerLush, beautiful yards typically use copious amounts of synthetic fertilizer and water, and plenty of gas to power lawnmowers. However, alternatives exist. In this episode of the Angie’s List podcast, lawn care professionals tell us how using organic fertilizer, native plants and eco-friendly lawnmowers can make your yard even healthier and easy to care for!

For more info on natural lawn care, check out the links below, and be sure to find a highly rated lawn care professional or landscaper to help you with your yard on Angie’s List!

Six ways to jumpstart your eco-friendly yard

Find plants native to your region

How to create your own compost bin

Featured in this episode: InHarmony: Sustainable Landscapes and Design

Featured in this episode: Broering Landscaping

Featured in this episode: Ecomowers.com

]]> http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/episode_13-natural_lawn_care-organic_fertilizer-native_plants-green_mowers/feed 7:42 Lush, beautiful yards typically use copious amounts of synthetic fertilizer and water, and plenty of gas to power lawnmowers. However, alternatives exist. In this episode ... Lush, beautiful yards typically use copious amounts of synthetic fertilizer and water, and plenty of gas to power lawnmowers. However, alternatives exist. In this episode of the Angiersquo;s List podcast, lawn care professionals tell us how using organic fertilizer, native plants and eco-friendly lawnmowers can make your yard even healthier and easy to care for! For more info on natural lawn care, check out the links below, and be sure to find a highly rated lawn care professional or landscaper to help you with your yard on Angie's List! Six ways to jumpstart your eco-friendly yard Find plants native to your region How to create your own compost bin Featured in this episode: InHarmony: Sustainable Landscapes and Design Featured in this episode: Broering Landscaping Featured in this episode: Ecomowers.com Episodes Angie's List no No Episode 12: Angie’s List launches medical ratings http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/episode_12-angies-list-launches-medical-ratings-and-reviews http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/episode_12-angies-list-launches-medical-ratings-and-reviews#comments Fri, 02 May 2008 14:37:26 +0000 Tristan http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/episode_12-angies-list-launches-medical-ratings-and-reviews Red Cross Band-Aid Angie’s List recently launched medical categories, in which members can rate and review health care providers such as physicians, dentists and insurance companies. In this episode of the Angie’s List podcast, Chris Austin, who oversaw the launch, talks about the new service categories and why customer ratings of health care are so important.

]]> http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/episode_12-angies-list-launches-medical-ratings-and-reviews/feed 10:40 Angie's List recently launched medical categories, in which members can rate and review health care providers such as physicians, dentists and insurance companies. In ... Angie's List recently launched medical categories, in which members can rate and review health care providers such as physicians, dentists and insurance companies. In this episode of the Angie's List podcast, Chris Austin, who oversaw the launch, talks about the new service categories and why customer ratings of health care are so important. Episodes Angie's List no No Episode 11:Green Building and Remodeling http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/episode_11-green_building_and_remodeling http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/episode_11-green_building_and_remodeling#comments Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:45:43 +0000 Tristan http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/episode_11-green_building_and_remodeling Angie's List Green Building Issue coverThere are many reasons and ways to go green with your house. In this episode of the Angie’s List podcast, hear from homeowners as well as architects, builders, and other home contractors about green building and remodeling. Find out where to get started in your sustainable product research, as well as how much Earth-friendly building costs. You might be surprised! Click the play button below to listen to this episode.

Check out the links to some of the organizations mentioned in this podcast episode:

Angie’s List magazine’s green resources directory

U.S. Green Building Council LEED program

National Association of Home Builders: Green Building

Building Green

Solstice Architecture

Blossom Homes

Conservation Services Group

New England Green Building

Angie’s List magazine: local LEED stories nationwide

Pulte/Del Webb homes


]]> http://www.angieslistpodcasts.com/episode_11-green_building_and_remodeling/feed 8:40 There are many reasons and ways to go green with your house. In this episode of the Angie's List podcast, hear from homeowners as well ... There are many reasons and ways to go green with your house. In this episode of the Angie's List podcast, hear from homeowners as well as architects, builders, and other home contractors about green building and remodeling. Find out where to get started in your sustainable product research, as well as how much Earth-friendly building costs. You might be surprised! Click the play button below to listen to this episode. Check out the links to some of the organizations mentioned in this podcast episode: Angie's List magazine's green resources directory U.S. Green Building Council LEED program National Association of Home Builders: Green Building Building Green Solstice Architecture Blossom Homes Conservation Services Group New England Green Building Angie's List magazine: local LEED stories nationwide Pulte/Del Webb homes Episodes Angie's List no No