Easy to miss during a standard look-over? Not really. A good inspector knows where to check, like under sealant or at stress points. That white powdery stuff stands out if you know what you're looking for. Most corrosion is surface level and caught before it gets bad.

'Why pay for new' was in a fix-it article I saw.

Actually, a slow simmer works better for me than a hard boil.

I watched three seasons of The Wire before it clicked for me, but that's extreme. My rule now is the three episode test. If a show hasn't given me one hook, one character or plot line I care about by then, I drop it. Life's too short to force it. What's the latest show you gave up on?

Yeah, totally agree. I snagged a beat-up chair from an estate sale for like fifty bucks. Stripped the old paint, sanded it smooth, and got a local guy to stitch new vinyl. It looks awesome and has so much more character than anything new. My regulars always point it out and say it feels sturdier. Doing it myself was half the fun too.