The compromise will always be more expensive than either of the suggestions it is compromising.

If you improve or tinker with something long enough, eventually it will break or malfunction.

When working on a project, if you put away a tool that you're certain you're finished with, you will need it instantly.

People who can least afford to pay rent, pay rent. People who can most afford to pay rent, build up equity.

Don't force it... get a bigger hammer.

The Ninety-Ninety Rule of Project Schedules - the first ninety percent of the task takes ninety percent of the time, and the last ten percent takes the other ninety percent.

Enough research will tend to support your conclusions.