That's a fair concern—I've definitely seen cases where "character" turned into headaches down the line. Had a project once where we kept some original uneven flooring for charm, but later it caused alignment issues with cabinetry and appliances. Ended up costing more to fix than if we'd just leveled it from the start. Makes me wonder, how do you decide upfront which imperfections are worth keeping and which ones might become functional nightmares later...?
That's a tricky call, honestly. Had a similar issue with an old brick fireplace we insisted on keeping for charm. It looked amazing at first, but later installing custom built-ins became a nightmare because nothing was square or level. Personally, I think it comes down to whether the imperfection is purely aesthetic or impacts functionality. If it's structural or will affect alignment long-term, I'd bite the bullet and fix it upfront—saves headaches (and cash) later on...
Definitely relate to your dilemma. We had a similar issue with uneven flooring in our old house. Initially, it seemed minor and purely aesthetic, but later on, installing cabinetry turned into a costly headache. I agree—addressing structural issues upfront is usually wiser financially. Still, when budgets are tight, it's tough making that call between charm and practicality. Whatever you decide, trust your instincts and don't stress too much; these decisions are rarely straightforward, and hindsight always makes things clearer...
Totally get this. When we built our deck, we thought skipping professional leveling was smart budgeting—until the first rainstorm turned it into a mini swimming pool. Learned the hard way that upfront costs usually beat expensive fixes later on... hindsight indeed.
Been there too—thought DIY painting would save cash, but ended up with uneven walls and paint splatters everywhere. Had to hire pros anyway to fix my mess. Definitely learned that some upfront spending saves headaches later... live and learn, right?
