Hello, fellow tinkerer 👋

Happy Wednesday. I am headed to Spain in 5 days and am so excited. It will be my first trip to Europe. I am a master planner, but my travel companion (a longtime friend) is much more chill. So we'll see if I can absorb her "go with the flow" attitude.

If you've got any travel tips for long flights — please reply and let me know!!

1) Reflection:

I was listening to a podcast last week, and it mentioned an app that might be a good replacement for an app I'm currently using. A friend of mine also uses this app and raves about it.

But then I had to remind myself that exploring a new app takes time. Would I get enough benefit? Would it be worth the amount of time it would take to switch?

I was actually quite proud of myself for not exploring another app. I have a never-ending list of things to do, and adding another project into the mix is a distraction.

2) Product

I used ChatGPT to help me reimagine a bathroom. First, I uploaded a photo of our current bathroom:

Then I asked ChatGPT to change certain elements, like the wall color, trim, and floor. I searched online to find the specific paint color and flooring I wanted, and uploaded those images also.

I had to do these one at a time, with instructions to remain as close to the original image as possible. But the result gave me a good idea of what the changes would look like.

If you're thinking about a home improvement, I highly recommend trying this to get an idea of the end result.

3) Tip

Home improvements are fun to think about, but there's also a money factor... In addition to fun stuff, like new paint or upgrades, there's also the not-so-fun stuff, like home repairs.

I keep a running list of improvements we'd like to do and the approximate cost. I also have a savings account specifically designated for improvements and repairs. Every month, I put money aside in the account.

When we've saved up enough, we can do some type of home improvement project. Or if we need a major repair, the money is available for us to use.