And GNS likes to even make changes to the mods he installs for content / gameplay reasons. Not saying that is a bad thing (I do it myself), but like bdubyah stated, not a good reference point for his mods.
Best thing to do (IMHO) is to do an overhaul mod first with just that mod, to get a sense of the mod itself and what the creator is trying to do. After that, you can try customizing it to suit your preferences and desires.
Damnit - I was hoping this post would push it to the next page and get rid of the wall of text on page 75 😏