[Yeti]

I was a residential telephone installer in the late 70's.

I hung wallpaper for most of the eighties, I know what you mean. It would amaze me sometimes, who would do what.

And you are right about being careful not to make them feel scorned.

[Conspiracy Guy]

I got so tired of responding to an open offer, "That sure sounds good but I'm married with two small children." I don't know what the fantasy with workmen in the home is but I've heard the same stories from plumbers, painters, electricians, etc..