Dear Edith: I heard that you should paint your house in neutral colors, like beige or white. Is that true? — K. O'B.

Answer: If you're preparing the house for the market, then yes, a quiet neutral color will help potential buyers picture themselves living there, no matter what furniture they already own. That's why builders who show model homes almost always use off-white walls and neutral carpeting.

But if you're planning on remaining in the house for some years, go ahead ...

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