We'd stalled long enough! After more than 14 years, we finally tackled the Great Room. First Rob and Dan came over and pulled up the carpeting. Then wall repairs and a primer. Then the background linen color on all but one wall. The cajun spice red wall took several coats. Dan helped a bunch. And it took us over a month. (Tho we didn't work steadily - we've decided to employ "old people rules" - "when you're tired, quit".) Finally the Pergo floors were installed and we "loaded in". We love it!