After two years in my apartment, it’s time to move on. My lease is up at the end of the month.

While I’m hoping to become a homeowner this year, I haven’t found the house of my dreams yet. Instead of renting another apartment in the interim, I’m going to spend a few months living with a couple of friends.

One of those friends bought his house in July and has done a handful of projects on it — some were DIY, and he hired professionals for others. Every time I visit, he shows me the updates he’s made. I also hear about the next project to come, which is always followed by, “Now if only I can find someone to do [insert project here].” Luckily for him, his soon-to-be roommate is an Angie’s List member.

I’ve accessed the List quite a few times, mainly for auto issues. However, there have been times I felt I was missing out on the chance to use some of the other great resources the List provides.

Living at my friend’s house will give me a chance to expand the use of my membership, and my friend will be able to cross a few spring projects off the list.

But when I buy my own home — and when my membership and I pack up and leave — my friend won’t have to worry. A perfect “thanks for letting me live here” gift will be to get him a membership of his own.