Who in Angie? Angie Hicks brings more than 16 years of experience as a consumer advocate and entrepeneur to Angie's List. The idea for Angie's List began in Columbus, Ohio in 1995. After her friend was having trouble remodeling a home, Angie accepted the challenge to start a business that would help homeowners find reliable companies. The concept was, and remains, simple -- harness the power of neighbors talking over the fence sharing stories about their experiences with local contractors. An Angie's List Membership includes: Unlimited access -- search up-to-date ratings on Angie's List via our website or call center; Angie's List magazine -- our award winning monthly publication is packed with investigative features, seasonal tips and discounts from highly rated service companies; Complaint Resolution Team -- if a service company doesn't hold up its end of the bargain, we'll go to bat for you! Valuable Discounts -- many of our highly rated companies offer member exclusive discounts.