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		<title>Need Help Around the House? BBB Tips for Finding Trustworthy Contractors</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 14:32:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick LaFleur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spring is in the air and with it a desire to get outside and start cleaning up, fixing up, repairing, and maybe evening rebuilding. But let’s face it; there are only so many hours in a day to accomplish all that needs to be done. Most of us lead hectic lives: School, work, volunteer projects, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Don’t sweat it! Get your air conditioning unit checked before the summer heat hits</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2013 13:19:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick LaFleur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Summer is just around the corner, and soon homeowners will be relying on their air conditioners to beat the heat. April is the perfect time to make sure your unit is in good working order. But, before scheduling an AC tune-up, Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona suggests homeowners do their research first. According to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Home Improvement Planning Requires Checking Out Contractors, Products to Save Money</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:43:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick LaFleur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Around this time of year homeowners begin planning home improvement projects for spring and summer. When planning these renovations it is important to be aware of tax credits being offered by the Federal Government on products that increase home energy efficiency. Better Business of Southern Arizona offers some tips for money-saving decisions. The American Recovery [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Behind the Business Card: Baker&#8217;s Mobile Aire</title>
		<link>http://tucsoncitizen.com/bbbconsumeralert/2012/11/21/behind-the-business-card-baker-mobile-aire/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 22:30:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick LaFleur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For the past 18 years, Todd Baker- owner of Baker Mobile Aire in Tucson- has been guiding the air conditioning contracting company his father started way back in 1972. In its many years doing business in Tucson, Baker Mobile Aire has built a sterling reputation for not only quality service, but for the integrity with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Company Claims Bogus Tucson Address, Fails to Deliver on Services</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2012 17:21:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick LaFleur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is alerting businesses to USWorkmen.com. Purportedly based in Tucson, U.S. Workmen is soliciting contractors around the country, offering a “free” list of biddable jobs in their area for a $100 background check fee. According to businesses who spoke with BBB, U.S. Workmen claims that the list of biddable jobs [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BBB cautions Consumers to be Wary of Shady HVAC Contractors this summer</title>
		<link>http://tucsoncitizen.com/bbbconsumeralert/2012/06/07/bbb-cautions-consumers-to-be-wary-of-shady-hvac-contractors-this-summer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2012 18:21:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick LaFleur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With recent temperatures reaching triple digits, many Southern Arizonans are thinking about having an A/C unit installed, or having their existing unit tuned up, but consumers should be wary of too good to be true deals, Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona warns. An A/C unit or some sort of cooling system is more or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Don’t let AC Repairs Leave you Sweating for Cash</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 21:17:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick LaFleur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With temperatures hovering in the 100s, going without air conditioning during an Arizona summer is not a favorable option. However, rushing to find an AC contractor can burn a hole in your wallet instead of keeping you cool. BBB of Southern Arizona finds that now is the time consumers are most in need of reputable [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hiring A Contractor? Check BBB For Tips, Estimates And Reliability Reports</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 21:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick LaFleur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you’ve decided it’s time to give your home a facelift with new carpet, exterior siding or a new patio &#8211; or if you need repairs &#8211; Better Business Bureau can help you find a trustworthy contractor. “Consumers should be wary if a contractor asks for full payment up front,” said Kim States, BBB President. [...]]]></description>
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