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-- Do your homework regarding materials, fixtures and finishes and bring your ideas to the design meetings.
-- "Start with a big wish list and then tweak it to what's really important," Karla said.
-- If you can, take a vacation during the construction to get a break from the mess.
-- Choose a contractor you feel comfortable working with. "He'll be your new best friend for six months," Karla said.
(Distributed by Scripps Howard News Service, www.scrippsnews.com.)
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