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[quote=Anonymous]I am single mom.  I don't just ignore them completely but do stick around for the first 10 -15 minutes because if they are going to find an additional issue it's usually then.

I always make sure that I am in the doorway or facing that way and do not get blocked in a room.  I make sure to walk up the stairs after the workman and walk down after him.  I leave the front door open (we have a storm door) for visibility.  I always have my phone on me.

I have actually hired both companies as well as random people of craigslist to do work and never had a problem with any.  You can get a general sense of people and how you feel.  If you feel uncomfortable, ask them to leave - make up a story an emergency, whatever it takes. If you feel in danger leave the house right away (take pets with you if need be), don't worry about them being in left at your house alone, your stuff isn't as valuable as your life, go to a neighbor or walk to a visible location and call the police.

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