Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Home and Garden: [header] How to hire a hardwood floor contractor [title] Get referrals from trusted friends and family members. [step] If possible, look at the work that was done by the suggested contractor and make sure that you would be happy with it. Ask about the contractor's demeanor, reliability, work ethic and responsiveness to the needs of the client.

Ending1: Also, ask about the contractor's qualifications, educational background and experience. [title] Choose your contractor based on size and skill level. Ending2: Think about local contractors and identify any recommendations from them you think could help you. Don't be more than wishful of finding an area contractor. Ending3: Work culture and the industry here are likely to change at some point over the years. [title] Choose a project that you feel comfortable with. Ending4: [title] Select 2 or 3 hardwood floor contractors from the recommendations that you think would be a good match for your job. [step] You will then continue the hiring process by comparing these 3 contractors based on some specific requirements.

Answer format: ending1/ending2/ending3/ending4