It took me about a dozen hours spread out across 2-3 months to make the Skill System Overhaul post, but then again, I like to consider myself an exception to the standards around here! 
The Sectionalized Clothing concept took me only about 4 hours spread across a week, but got more recognition simply because it was an easier read.
Then there was the time I got so burnt out from making the former that I needed Nelson to comfort me.
