A caring wife knows the answer to the vain question, however she supports the husband even if he is wrong. Why spoil a good moment on a vain question. This characteristic also works vice versa.
Important questions can be discuss at whenever possible, until it can be fully settle. Negotiations may have to be made. Solutions are mandatory.Life is not that hard once you figure out what is important.
When I was in Germany, I visited Roman building foundations. They raised the floor with multiple stone columns and piped steam under the floor for their steam rooms. Probably worked very well.
Some things just don’t digest