Sounds a bit like your wishes are unclear, and you struggle to screen the right developer that will confront you by communicating clearly what they're expected

Sounds a bit like your wishes are unclear, and you struggle to screen the right developer that will confront you by communicating clearly what they're expected to deliver. Which I think is because the rates are too low for the wishes you have. Good work is plain simple expensive, or you need to be real lucky with finding the right person in their right stage (just starting out and not knowing their worth entirely). Also, if taking on any work, have clear definitions on what is considered done. If it looks nice but doesn't work (like you currently seem to have), it's not done and not all money should be handed over. Good luck.