AI meets DIY, for big savings on renovations
A recent DIY project at a family cottage showcased the benefits of using AI for home renovations. The author and their brother repaired their porch with the help of an AI chatbot, saving significant costs compared to hiring professionals. This experience highlights the growing role of AI in assisting DIY enthusiasts with practical advice and project planning.
- ▪The author and their brother repaired their porch using AI assistance, saving thousands of dollars.
- ▪AI chatbots can provide tailored advice for DIY projects based on location and specific needs.
- ▪The financial benefits of DIY projects can accumulate over time, contributing to long-term savings.
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Open this photo in gallery:aireowrtShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountI just returned from an extended weekend at my family cottage in Northern Ontario, with my older brother. In addition to the usual springtime chores of moving furniture and turning on the water, we dug up heavy muck.A lot of it.The long explanation: We repaired concrete supports on our front porch, which had been leaning dangerously. That entailed lifting the porch with a heavy-duty car jack, digging about a metre into the wet and sometimes frozen ground, removing the existing cinder blocks and then building new supports with 6x6 wooden posts.The shorter explanation: We are DIYers. Well, my brother is; I mostly just follow along.
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