Rochelle Horn, CKBD Sales and Design Rosie Right Remodeling, has some great tips from the first contractor/design meeting to the finished product of your remodeling project. Working with a contractor you trust. Ironing out many questions like appliances to cabinets on what you hope to accomplish. Advantages of a masterplan for your project you don't have to complete all at once. Most important of all, bring a good dose of patience. Its a real virtue.