HD my W gets excited about how a car looks, so does my sister. In cases like this, I am not a painter, but a mechanic. I don't look at the paint or color when purchasing a car. I look at what is underneath the visible exterior.

I think Ms. HD is looking at things from how she feels and couldn't see the paint on the house and trim because she only sees the wood that is underneath. She is a tree grower and you are the painter. She doesn't see the value of your concerns and isn't willing to do much about the M you two have.

Here is sort of what is going on, an example of how different people see the same thing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxR3CKzXm_s

I am in LFL’s camp on your situation. And NOP’s.

Here is a (((Man hug))) for support HD.

I've just got to go watch my beloved Jayhawks kick butt.
How are we supposed to read that? Deflecting or you need relief from your M problems?

Lou