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Originally Posted by Baz
You should see some of the "engineering" I've seen over the years when I was in the irrigation business.
Talk about Rube Goldberg.
Not an exact analogy because what you are talking about is ruining something by mickey mouse tactics.
But the mindset is similar.....
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I restored a Greene and Greene home sometime ago. It was a 4000Sq' home that turned into a rental with an addition attached to it. Built in 1908, over the years, neighborhood changed to the worst and now gentrification is bringing them back to their former glory. Windows, staircase and intricate woodwork through out the house had holes, plaster and big nails through them including burn marks. What a mess. Thankfully we were able to re-make most of that in our shop sourcing out the same straight grain lumber. Hardware is another story.
People will do just enough to get by. That's the way it goes.