Finding good subcontractors for kitchen and bath remodeling is one of the most difficult tasks I face. Kitchens and baths are packed with systems, fixtures, and appliances, and these rooms are scrutinized by clients more closely than others in the house. Good subs are even harder to find than good employees. The main reason is employees don't have to run a business. We know a number of subs who do beautiful work, but they don't know how to run a business. And that hurts their work as much as if they were incompetent at their trade. One Is Enough My philosophy is to locate a good sub and work with them exclusively; my tile setter has been with me for over