[tony]

I think sweetana3 just started "The Villagers List."

Here's my suggestion.

When you deal with a contractor, leave a report here, and be fair and honest. This will be very specific for Villagers, much more specific that any nationally based search.

I would suggest in your message you make sure you enter the type of work you had done, and the name of the contractor or business, followed by a short report with enough information to help other Villagers make a judgement. Keep it simple.

You message would be something like.

Driveway paving brick.
Mr. Smith's Paving Co.
I like the work they did, and would highly recommend them.

After it is posted, obviously all can see it, but they may not be in the market right then for driveway brick. This is where a very powerful Talk of the Villages Forum feature comes to play.

Lets say that you are thinking of paving bricks. Who to call?

Log into TalkOfTheVillages.com and use the forum's search feature.

Search for, say, driveway brick.

And you will be shown all messages with driveway and brick in them.

Try it now. The search is at the top of the screen in the black bar, fourth from left.

Click Search and you'll get a Quick Dropdown Menu.
Enter driveway brick
and check out the results.

Of course you may use the advanced search, too, which is selectable in the Quick Search Dropdown Menu, and also you can search for things other than contractors. Search for anything entered in the forums.

Give it a try.