Should I be concerned my painter used Martha Stewart exterior paint in my bedroom?

We have recently purchased a house with cedar siding. I believe it has a single coat of solid color stain. How can we determine if it is indeed stain?

I have an old style vanity that was painted. I want to strip it and stain it. However, some portions of the vanity are made of laminate. Is it possible to stain it and have it all one color even on the laminate?

My house has gray siding with black trim for the base and shutters. Should I paint my front door red, even though I have a white & glass storm door?

We just hired a painter to paint our bathroom at $30 per hour. He was going to charge same rate to clean up mess plus we also paid for tack cloth, hand mask and blade whatever those items are? Is this fair?

I have a gallon of new paint but it is too dark. I would like to know how to lighten it.

The brick and mortar in my basement has calcified. I want to clean it and paint it. What is the best way to clean it? What kind of paint will prevent further calcification?

I HAVE A SMALL BATHROOM 55″ X 115″-I’M GOING TO PAINT LIME GREEN. DO YOU SUGGEST PAINTING THE CEILING TOO OR LEAVING IT WHITE? THANKS

I am looking for a color for my living room. I have dark green leather furniture and medium oak trim, end tables, etc. My carpet is neutral Berber with a little dark green in it. I have always just had neutral beige on the walls.