Ever notice how stuff like tattoos or scars make you actually look at what you're doing instead of just going through the motions? It's like the world's way of reminding you nothing stays the same... even a basic fade has to change because the canvas changed. You see that same thing everywhere, where a small detail forces you out of your routine and makes you work a little harder for the finish.

But is it really that big of a deal? Carpet is pretty easy to clean or just cover up, and getting it in first can help protect the subfloor. Feels like people worry about that stuff way more than needed.

That "quiet hour" thing @the_richard mentioned feels bigger lately, like people are grabbing those empty moments wherever they can find them.