That "future moisture headache" line is so spot on. It's not just about leaks either, a basement floor can just feel damp sometimes and laminate will swell up at the edges. A good pro points out the stuff you'd never think of until it's too late. My tile guy talked me out of a super slick bathroom floor by just saying "think about getting out of the shower." That simple image changed my whole plan.

My own boat story involves a leaky canoe and a very angry duck.

That "pretty buffer" is exactly why I switched to a cheap notebook and a single pen.