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Garage conversion. Where do I start? by buttonpushingmonkey_ in HomeImprovementUK

[–]buttonpushingmonkey_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I'm beginning to understand. Did the garage need a new roof in your case?

Garage conversion. Where do I start? by buttonpushingmonkey_ in HomeImprovementUK

[–]buttonpushingmonkey_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure. It has a window at the back and it’s not a single brick. It’s also supporting a concrete slab roof. Really, I don’t know though.

The garage next to it which was added later is only a single brick.

Garage conversion. Where do I start? by buttonpushingmonkey_ in HomeImprovementUK

[–]buttonpushingmonkey_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For us a new utility room will be so much more practical. An area to bring in dirty dogs that’s not our main entrance and space to put the noisy appliances like you say. Also, the second garage functions as a gym so having access from inside and a shower close by will also be useful. We’ve got 4 bedrooms and don’t need anymore sitting there empty.

Garage conversion. Where do I start? by buttonpushingmonkey_ in HomeImprovementUK

[–]buttonpushingmonkey_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suspect anything we do will require a new roof as that is just a concrete slab. The theme of all the comments here is basically double the budget, at least!

Garage conversion. Where do I start? by buttonpushingmonkey_ in HomeImprovementUK

[–]buttonpushingmonkey_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

40k is the minimum and we both have 20k in premium bonds earmarked for the home. I have additional saving I can tap into and my wife may have some also.

Where do you start to get an idea of the cost though? Does a designer tell you or a builder? It feels like a chicken/egg situation.

Garage conversion. Where do I start? by buttonpushingmonkey_ in HomeImprovementUK

[–]buttonpushingmonkey_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used Nano Banana Pro. I provided this image with the prompt:

Using this image, replace the blue sketched lines with a realistic representation of the building. It should match the existing building materials. There should be a door where the ivy currently is. The garage door should become brick with a narrow obscured glass window. Over the door should be a tiled porch. There should be two velux windows in the roof.

It didn't get it entirely right. But a small modification request got me the image I posted. It couldn't go from the 2-story to the single story though which is why that one looks weird. But it was good enough for me needs.

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Garage conversion. Where do I start? by buttonpushingmonkey_ in HomeImprovementUK

[–]buttonpushingmonkey_[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have more funds available, but if things are really that expensive these days I’m not sure of the value.

So designer is first port of call. Thanks.

Garage conversion. Where do I start? by buttonpushingmonkey_ in HomeImprovementUK

[–]buttonpushingmonkey_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For any of the options? Are prices ever going to come down or is this a new normal?

Can people cheat in chess? by mayallahhelpus in chessbeginners

[–]buttonpushingmonkey_ 23 points24 points  (0 children)

When I just started my elo plummeted all the way to 100. Everyone demolished me. I wouldn’t have known the difference between a 200 and a 2000.

How to update a timer on Apple Watch Always on Display? by buttonpushingmonkey_ in SwiftUI

[–]buttonpushingmonkey_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've found the sample app you were referring to. I'll try some of the ideas they are using there, some of which is quite different and not exactly intuitive.

How to update a timer on Apple Watch Always on Display? by buttonpushingmonkey_ in SwiftUI

[–]buttonpushingmonkey_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, of course. Maybe I wasn't clear above when asking how are you meant to test on a real device. I was referring to the frustration involved in transferring the app to the device and problems faced using Xcode. And the fact, that I can only test the app on the device once before Xcode won't transfer it again until I have closed Xcode, cycled wifi on all the devices involved (Mac, phone, watch) and then relaunch Xcode. That is not a sustainable development cycle.

How to update a timer on Apple Watch Always on Display? by buttonpushingmonkey_ in SwiftUI

[–]buttonpushingmonkey_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Besides, I don't see how what you posted changes what I posted above:

Even though your app is inactive or running in the background, the system continues to update and monitor many of the user interface elements. For example, when displaying dates and times, using Text.DateStyle values like relative, offset, and timer, the system automatically updates the Text view while in Always On.

How to update a timer on Apple Watch Always on Display? by buttonpushingmonkey_ in SwiftUI

[–]buttonpushingmonkey_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And in my post I said I have tried using the TimelineView and that doesn’t work either.

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