Keep colour neutral (beige, white or grey to continue the theme of the rest of the house - which should also be all in the same colour family).

The original floor was asbestos (likely) vinyl tile so need to get that covered and the floor is not level enough for real tile. this is not the tile we used, but it's similar (darker): Sannita Neutral 12 in. x 24 in.

For some reason that word was on the tip of my tongue last night haha.So, here are my list of things to get as far as painting goes:TSPI think I'm gonna go with the no-rinse type for the paneling and walls as I'm pretty sure I would never feel as though it was rinsed off enough and I'd kill myself trying to fully rinse it all off for like 2 days straight.TSPOriginal, scary rinsable type just to try and break down the finish on the cabinets a bit.A Paint Scraper or 2For the window and door framesA little bit of SpackleFor a couple of dings in the wall above the panelingPrimerPaintSemi GlossWhite for the window and door frames, the 2' of wall above the paneling, and the cabinets.Some undecided light neutral color for the paneling.Painters TapeRollersBrushesSandpaperAlready have someA hand sanderAlready have a coupleI'm missing a few things in my list, like paint can openers, paint trays, cleaning items to accompany the TSP, etc.

I had not given much thought to the carpet color other than it being a neutral color.

It's better than Kilz and I wish I had known about it when I did mine. http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/67/topics/78889-smoker-rehab-keys-to-success-with-tobacco-smoke--before-after-picshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2012/11/05/getting-rid-tough-odors/I know for pet odors there are some enzyme neutralizers, you may want to get some for the sub floor under the carpet areas help with that.http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/67/topics/74253-cat-pee-in-concreteThe biggest cheap first step is to just literally wash everything down.

We picked a nice neutral gray / taupe. 

The landscaping is lacking, the colors are very neutral, and it just kind of looks like the exterior was an afterthought IMO.

Calling electrical pros ----I am in a situation where power was out and an electrician tied the ground and neutral behind a GFCI and put power back on, but I am very worried that it is a hazard...

My understanding is that effectiveness is due in part to the acidic vinegar having a neutralizing effect on the alkaline urine. 

One AC unit gets neutral reviews on line, and the other seems to get poor reviews.