The start

The Vision

When we still thought "minor delays" meant days

The end

The Reality

6 months, 47 arguments, and one beautiful home later

💡 Taobao light bulbs bought: 48 | Used so far: 6 📱 "Sorry to disturb" messages to ID: ∞ 🔍 Defects at handover: 23 | Defects we've accumulated since: 2000+

The Honest Truth

Mold Invasion Under Our Sink
Fail

Mold Invasion Under Our Sink

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Getting Nippon Paint to Repaint Our Moldy Home (& What I'd Do Differently)
Win

Getting Nippon Paint to Repaint Our Moldy Home (& What I'd Do Differently)

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