I don't know why, but the above statement just kind of rubbed me the wrong way. I have built all of my adult snake racks over the years. I originally built my own, as I was more interested in spending my money on nice animals, versus caging that I could build and supply the same environment for my snake. I also bought the highest quality thermostats, so that my heat would be the most reliable.
I do understand your argument though, and beauty is in the eye of the beholder.