Do not, under any circumstances, hire your sister's friend's cousin's neighbor's ex-girlfriend's brother who once took two shop classes and made really good lamps when he was straight. If you have to ask why, you need help Home Hints can't give you. May I suggest Dr. Joy Brown, radio psychologist extraordinaire. Tip number five. Never draw to an inside straight.
Life is enough of a gamble as it is, no point in making sucker bets.
Unfortunately, many of us who know that deep down seem to repress it when it's time to choose a contractor, turning to the Yellow Pages and hoping we'll be lucky today. There is a better way. That's why Home Hints is here. Most important thing. Don't ever forget this.