Had to laugh reading this because I’ve seen that exact scenario play out more times than I can count. It’s wild how something like a slightly off-center faucet starts as “no big deal” and then becomes the only thing you can see every time you walk in. I get it—some folks claim it doesn’t matter, but if it bugs you, that’s reason enough to fix it.
I’ve had tenants point out the tiniest misalignments before. Even if most people don’t notice, there’s always someone who will. That’s why I always tell folks: measure twice, cut once is more than just a saying. It saves headaches down the road, especially with stuff you see every day.
Honestly, losing a Saturday stings, but now you know what to watch for next time. And trust me, after doing a few of these installs over the years, I’m still triple-checking measurements...because that one time you don’t is when it bites you.
Totally get this—my first attempt at swapping out a sink, I thought “close enough” would be fine. Turns out, that tiny bit off-center bugged me every single day. My partner didn’t even notice, but it drove me nuts. Ended up redoing it just for peace of mind. Now I’m that person who checks everything with a level like three times, maybe even too much… but hey, I’d rather be safe than sorry. Funny how the little things end up mattering most.
