I'm frustrated because this has turned into it being about ME and what I WANT.. not about the good of the coop as a whole. I'm definitely more conscientious about things. My partner says it looks "fine".

If maintenance offered to pay for it, like they did with the painting, everyone would sing a whole different tune. But because we're having to pay $25, then it's not a "NEED" .. it's just what "I" want.