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Handy Tip of The Day

Before allowing anyone to work in or around you home, do yourself a favor and perform a simple background check..  In RI, this can be accomplished simply by using the RI.Gov website:  http://courtconnect.courts.ri.gov/pls/ri_adult/ck_public_qry_main.cp_main_idx

You can also check a contractors license and insurance status here:  http://www.crb.ri.gov/search.php

A few minutes of research can keep a convicted violent felon out of your house.

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