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…

Q.  I manage a tanning salon, the girls want to paint the walls taxi cab yellow and all the trim black. I told them that would look horrible do you agree? There is a lot of trim and 2 doors are included. I got several opinions and they were the same as mine. I did…

Question for Our Experts: What is hot water radiant heat?  How does it work, and when should I consider it for my project? Our Experts’ Answer: The Short Answer Hot water radiant heat is a type of heat distribution method that relies upon heated water being piped through tubing that lies in your home’s floors…

Q.  My house was built in 1960. It is a ranch, Floridian styled with a hip roof. Inside it’s an open floor plan, it is colorful, honeydew melon walls on dining room and den and eggshell in large living room and all white kitchen and beige bedroom. I am getting my powder room/bathroom completely redone.…

Q.  I have very bright/bold sunny yellow walls in the bathroom, and, rather than repaint with several coats to try and cover it up, I’d like to do some type of faux technique — maybe a wash or a criss-cross glazing of some kind. But what colors should I use (I’m awful at choosing colors!)?…