I consider these advanced splices. Someone fixing a power cord in their house need not go to such extremes.

I always splice wires considering these good practices, regardless of what application. I just like doing things correctly and reliably.

I also have a little bit of a fetish. I really enjoy it when other people do their work correctly and do those small things that show their prowess. And I like to to think somebody someday sees what I did and will enjoy it the same.

That's why, when I sail, I always have all my lines neatly tied and organised. And use proper knots for their applications. And look at other yachts when docked to see if their owners know what they are doing or not.

Do you knoll when building Lego?

These days I leave Lego for my kids.

Just a reminder to all homeowners that the other extreme is also bad; you can't just wire-tape two Romex cables together in an attic and call it a day!

I wish someone had told the person that did nearly this very thing to the low voltage control cable to my external AC compressor. At least in the attic it would not be exposed to weather and UV. <facepalmEmoji>