Q.  We are planning to redecorate our cottage. The walls are a combination of clear cedar and gyprock. We are installing a Jatoba Cherry engineered wood floor. We are planning to replace the baseboards and trim and doors and were wondering what colors would go with the flooring and cedar walls. Also, would you have…

Q.  I have oak cabinets in my kitchen. It is a large kitchen and the cabinets are in good shape. I cannot afford to do anything too expensive. On top of that, a full refinish (sanding, painting, etc.) will never happen (2 small kids, busy husband). Is there a product that will darken them slightly…

Q.  My husband and I have recently brought a house. We cannot decide on our kitchen. We have white cabinets with silver hardware. We are purchasing stainless steel appliances. We cannot decide on what kind of ceramic tile and wall color to go with. Please help? A. With all of the stainless steel, you might want…

Question for Our Experts: How often should I change my HVAC filters – and are washable filters better than regular ones? Our Experts’ Answer: This question begs some related questions to be asked first.  Here’s how we’d break-down the answer (and explanation) to this question about filters: In general, what types of filters are available…

Q.  My husband and I have just purchased a 1979 two-story house with a sunken living room which has carpet.  We want to install hardwood floors, but how do we do it when the carpet goes up about 6 inches on the wall?  Above that is baseboard, and above that is the wall.  Please help…

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