Heard a repair guy say that exact thing once.

Yeah I heard something about that, how if even a fraction of homes did it, the combined effect would be huge. Small steps adding up, you know?

Why waste a whole day waiting for primer to dry? I've painted right after priming many times and never had paint peel. That peeling job sounds more like a problem with surface prep or using cheap paint. Most primer cans say you can topcoat in a few hours. A full day is just overkill unless you're painting in a rainy basement.

Honestly, how dangerous can it be? Toddlers are basically made of rubber. @felix_miller50 mentioned safety gates, which sound smart, but I've seen kids climb over those in seconds. Maybe just work faster and hope for the best?

Yeah, that's a smart way to start. You can also deduct a chunk of your rent or mortgage based on your office's square footage. Just keep a simple spreadsheet for all those small purchases, like ink or even a new lamp. Tax folks love to see that paper trail, and it saves you from guessing later.