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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby
Whatever you end up doing, be sure it doesn't involve painting the walls BEIGE. No shade of beige. Not sand, not tan, not cream, none of that. Just don't do it. It is a dreary color, it makes the room seem dark and dingy. The stain of tar from cigarette smokers turns windows and walls beige. Go with a non-yellow shade - something in the grey or bluish-white, or even a greenish-white color. As Monk always said, "you'll thank me for that later."
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Grays or bluish-white feel cold to me and I've never enjoyed being in a home with that feel. A light cream wall is a great paint color where flattering accents can be used. Do people actually smoke in the house anymore?
Back to the question at hand, it depends. If you are still between the ages of 65-70, general it yourself. Over that age, do your homework and hire an excellent contractor with great subs. Time and health become even more important after 70 and you don't want to use it up chasing subs.
BTW, always make sure you have a signed lien release from each contractor when their work if finished. Good luck!