Look at how artificial light at night changes how stains appear. Bulbs make colors look different than in daylight, so you can't judge the finish right. I learned this the hard way on a maple table that looked perfect under my shop lights but was blotchy in the sun. Your shaky hands from fatigue are one thing, but your eyes get fooled too. Sticking to daytime lets you see true colors and catch flaws early. It's like getting two fixes for one change, lol.

That reminds me of when my kid took a spill learning to ride without training wheels last spring. Bent the front wheel pretty bad on the curb, but the worst of it was just a skinned knee under his jeans. Kids bounce back fast, way faster than the bike did.

True, moving it is best. But that stupid little mirror hack saves me time.

Notice how people often cut corners on upfront costs, only to face bigger bills down the road. @parker_flores hits the nail on the head with underlayment being a smart long-term play.