when cheryl simmons needed dry wall work done in her home, she wanted a contractor she could trust at a fair price that was available right away. i ve come to rely on the technology that s available now. and yes, it happened quickly. i wanted it to get done. she found mary hudman s company through home adviser. a match-making portal for homeowners to find professionals with a good track record. i thought it was a great way to get a reputable company to come in and do a job without me having to worry if they re going to show up. on the flip side of this transaction is mary hudman of hr dry wall. she s a small business owner looking for a reliable customer that was ready to start a project right away. cheryl the homeowner used the service for free. mary the business owner pays for the new customer lead from home adviser which streamlines the process so consumers can connect quickly with a contractor to get the work done. so what would have taken