My Home Improvement Project

2011 means the start of putting my plans into action, my home improvement plans. I bought this small house that is in the heart of Sydney. And I'm beginning to collect all the stuff that will make this my humble but yet cozy abode. I have started listing down contractor companies and talking with family, friends and co-workers who can recommend contractors. I have a blurry plan as of now as to how exactly things would turn out. But I'm sure I can easily see things clearly once I get to find my contractor and designer. Do you have tips for me?

I'm going to post the tips I gather from my research. I hope you can help me, too.