How deep should a bathroom mirror cabinet be so it does not feel bulky?
A bathroom mirror cabinet can add useful storage without taking up floor space, but the wrong size can make a small room feel cramped. The key measurement is its cabinet projection depth : how far the cabinet, including its doors and handles, sticks out from the finished wall. As a starting point, a cabinet around 100–150 mm deep often works well in a compact bathroom. A deeper model may be right where there is plenty of clearance and a genuine need for storage, while
How deep should a bathroom mirror cabinet be so it does not feel bulky?
A bathroom mirror cabinet can add useful storage without taking up floor space, but the wrong size can make a small room feel cramped. The key measurement is its cabinet projection depth : how far the cabinet, including its doors and handles, sticks out from the finished wall. As a starting point, a cabinet around 100–150 mm deep often works well in a compact bathroom. A deeper model may be right where there is plenty of clearance and a genuine need for storage, while
What Else Shows Up on Lobby Cameras Besides Faces That You Should Worry About?
A lobby camera may be installed to help answer a specific security question: for example, who entered through a particular door after an alarm, or whether a delivery was left in a secure area. But its view can capture far more than faces. Visitor badges, screens and monitors, paperwork, access patterns and routines, and conversations between residents and staff may all appear in the same footage. That matters because video can reveal sensitive information even when nobod
What Should I Do with CCTV Footage After the Retention Period Ends?
When a CCTV retention period ends, footage should normally be securely deleted or overwritten—not kept simply because it might be useful one day. A clear routine deletion policy helps a building protect residents, staff and visitors while limiting the risks that come with holding personal data for longer than necessary. That sounds straightforward, but real incidents complicate matters. A complaint, accident, police request or insurance claim may mean a particular clip n
What Should I Do 3–4 Weeks Before Moving With My Furniture?
Three to four weeks before a move is the right time to decide which furniture deserves a place in your next home—not the day the movers arrive. Start with the new apartment, not the pieces you already own. Measure the rooms and the route in, then compare those numbers with your furniture. Only after that should you decide what to keep, store, sell, donate, or replace. This order can save you from paying to move a bulky item that blocks a doorway, crowds a small room, or
My Living Room Feels Cramped After Downsizing—What Should I Remove First?
If your living room feels crowded after a move to a smaller home, start by removing the pieces that take up the most space without doing enough for you. That often means extra chairs, oversized tables, or too much shelving—not necessarily your favorite sofa or every item you brought with you. Before you decide what stays, measure the apartment and the route furniture has to travel. I’ve worked with renters and people relocating around Houston for more than 10 years,
What is the Difference Between a HUD Code Home and a Modular Building on a Foundation?
Workforce housing shortages continue to impact communities across the West, challenging employers and developers alike. As housing demand outpaces traditional construction capacity, alternative building methods such as HUD code (manufactured) homes and modular buildings on permanent foundations have emerged as crucial solutions. Understanding the distinctions between these two building types, their regulatory frameworks, and workflow implications can help stakeholders choos
Exterior-Loaded Corridor Modular Buildings for Employee Housing: Pros and Cons
Addressing workforce housing shortages is increasingly critical in competitive labor markets across the US West. Companies looking to recruit and retain employees often face constraints in employee housing availability and affordability. For employers investing in on-site or nearby housing, modular building strategies — especially those utilizing exterior-loaded corridors — have gained traction as innovative, efficient solutions. In this post, we explore the pros and con