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No, most manufacturers recommend leaving a 1/4" - 1/2" space. Read your installation instructions.

That is a very personal choice and a lot depends on budget as well. Laminate flooring tends to generally be cheaper but there are some real high end laminates that can break the bank as well. Pets can really play havoc with a new wood floor but most laminates have a very hard surface. Weigh the pros and cons for your household.

Most manufacturers recommend 8"-12".

You could install an electric heat mat under them. They work really well whether you are doing a new home or reno.

It really depends on your taste but no less than 1/8" and no more than 3/8". I usually tell people to go a size smaller than they think they want as the lines can sometimes seem wider than what you pictured.

It depends on what you used to lay them but generally 24 hours. Read your product instructions, it should tell you.

Most floors can take light foot traffic after 12 hours of being laid and the same for after grouting. It's better to wait 24 if you can.

I would not recommend it because of the moisture. Many vinyls offer realistic wood patterns that would be better.

Some do recommend that but I prefer to glue the whole area.

If the existing ones are sound, not needing too much repair and are thick enough to sand, then I would refinish them. If they are less than 1/2" thick or are missing many planks and severely gouged, then you may want to replace them.

6" minimum.

Bring the boxes into the room they will be installed for at least 2-4 days before installing.

I would only install engineered hardwoods over a stable concrete floor that has a low moisture content because of its plywood type construction it is much more stable.

Engineered hardwood is a much more stable product and many are refinishable more than once if need be. 3/4" solid hardwood is refinishable many many times so they may be more desirable in high traffic areas. Both can be purchased either unfinished or prefinished in a variety of colors.