They aren't the absolute cheapest guys in town, but the value is absolutely there. You really get what you pay for with painters. They did our basement drywall repairs and paint, and the final result was flawless.

Worn-out tools that mark the passage of time" is dead on. My old tape measure with the faded numbers tells a better story than any new one ever could.

Maybe @the_eric's cousin is onto something with the whole hidden ballot idea. Those carousels going in circles are a lot like the endless spin of political news. You drop your bag and just hope your choice comes back around.

Yeah, the "stilts and makeshift platforms" part is a killer. I tried a setup like rubyschmidt mentioned once, but on a sloped ceiling it just felt too shaky for me. I ended up renting a taller lift for the last day, which saved my back but cost a fortune.

That "real way" idea... it feels like part of this bigger push for old-school everything, even when the new way is clearly safer and easier.