Congratulations! After the work the wife and I had done over the summer and stress it caused I've learned it really pays to see references and to verify that the work and reference provided were actually real and done by the contractor being hired. Sadly not as many folks in the trades are as honest as they could be about their skill sets. I thought paying real money would equal quality work and unfortunately that is no longer the case.
@Aeroknow I understand now why you did the majority of the work on your new place yourself, wish I had the skills to have done the same!