Q.  I want to decorate my living room. It has dark hardwood floors and I bought a couch (olive color) but I want some ideas for my coffee table and a chair. What are the best colors to combine with that couch and with the dark hardwood floors? Thank you!! A. Whenever you are purchasing…

Q.  I have original knotty pine cabinets in my kitchen. I want to strip them and clean them where the stove has been. The grease and grime is so thick. I want to keep the knotty pine look, I just want it to be cleaner and more original and old-fashioned what can I use to…

Q.  My entry, living room, dining room and kitchen all connect and are the center of my house. I have painted all areas a buttery yellow w/ white trim and ceilings. My floors in the entry, dining and kitchen are porcelain tile in differing tones of beige that have a similar look of marble. My…

Question for Our Experts: What are the pro’s and con’s of the various lighting types available today? Our Experts’ Answer: The Short Answer Your choices can be mind-boggling, and each one has its own unique pro’s and con’s. Generally, LED lighting is an all-around good choice for consideration, as it exhibits low cost of operation…

Question for Our Experts: Should the electrical circuits at my home be tested monthly?  If so, should anything else be tested on a routine basis? Our Experts’ Answer: The Short Answer Yes, GFI outlets should be tested monthly, as their label suggests. This is an easy test that can be performed by the homeowner. Other…

Q.  I have Cherry Spice cabinets with almond leather counter and earthy color ceramic floor. What paint color should I look for? The other colors in the rooms are like sage green and soft colors. I want people to feel very welcome but at the same time look very catchy. A. It seems like most…