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Hi, I'm Angie Hicks,

co-founder of Angie, and one thing I've learned is that you buy a house, but you make it a home.

Because with every fix, update, and renovation, it becomes a little more your own, so you need

all your jobs done well. For nearly 30 years, Angie has helped millions of homeowners hire skilled pros for the

projects that matter. From plumbing to electrical, roof repair to deck upgrades. So leave it to the

pros who will get your jobs done well. Higher high quality pros at Angie.com. Hello there. And before I

launch into today's rantcast, I just wanted to let you know that I'm talking about Mother's Day part of the time.

And that's because I recorded it before Mother's Day.

And I realized that this will be coming out after Mother's Day.

So I didn't want you to think I'd lost complete track of time.

Although that has been something I've been doing quite a lot

for the past, ever since the pandemic. Many people I know have been losing track of time, but I do know that

Mother's Day occurred, and I hope yours was splendid. Also, to let you know that I'm heading your

way, West Coast. That's right.

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