老屋翻新與智慧家居

I feel like this 40-year-old townhouse has incredible potential.

我覺得這棟四十年連棟透天潛力驚人。

First off, we need a structural engineer to inspect the load-bearing walls.

首先，我們需要結構工程師檢查承重牆。

Make sure you obtain all the necessary renovation permits from city hall.

記得向市政廳取得所有必要的翻修許可。

Don't forget to turn off the main water and gas valves before demolition.

拆除前別忘了關閉總水閥與瓦斯閥。

I'll negotiate the scope and terms with the general contractor.

工程範圍與條款我會跟總承包商談。

I wanna knock down this dividing partition to create an open kitchen.

我想打掉這道隔間牆，做成開放式廚房。

Let me review the electrical blueprint for all the smart switches.

我來檢視所有智慧開關的電氣藍圖。

Could you ensure every socket in the kitchen has proper grounding?

可以確認廚房每個插座都有妥善接地嗎？

I have to stick to our budget limits, or we'll run out of cash.

我得守住預算上限，否則會手頭吃緊。

Can I get an itemized estimate for replacing the corroded galvanized pipes?

更換腐蝕鍍鋅管可以給我明細報價嗎？

Looks like the roof has a chronic seepage problem around the corners.

看起來屋頂角落有長期滲水問題。

I don't know if these vintage floor tiles can be salvaged intact.

不知道這些復古地磚能不能完整搶救下來。

Why don't we run neutral wires into every gang box for smart relays?

何不把中性線拉進每個接線盒，方便智慧繼電器？

Do you wanna install a centralized water filtration unit in the basement?

要不要在地下室裝中央淨水設備？

What do you think of using soundproof double-glazed windows facing the avenue?

臨大街那側用隔音雙層玻璃窗，你覺得呢？

How do you want to configure the automated lighting scenes in the living room?

客廳自動化燈光情境你想怎麼設定？

Are you sure the current circuit breaker can handle a high-power induction cooktop?

你確定現有斷路器撐得住高功率IH爐嗎？

How about concealing all the ethernet cabling inside the skirting boards?

把所有網路線藏進踢腳板裡如何？

All you need to do is pick out the paint swatch for the master bedroom.

你只要挑好主臥的油漆色卡就行。

There's no way we can live on site while they are jackhammering the floors.

他們用破碎機打地板時，我們不可能住現場。

You should definitely pressure-test the new plumbing before closing up the drywall.

封石膏板前一定要對新水管做壓力測試。

Is it just me, or does this custom cabinetry seem two inches too shallow?

是只有我覺得，還是這組訂製櫃體淺了兩吋？

I can't get over how much brighter the interior feels with skylights installed.

裝了天窗後室內亮這麼多，我真的好驚豔。

If you ask me, matte black hardware looks way classier than polished chrome.

要問我的話，霧黑五金比拋光鉻雅緻多了。

I'm gonna set up the Zigbee smart hub right in the middle of the hallway.

我會把 Zigbee 智慧中樞裝在走廊正中央。

It's time to pair all the motorized shades with the voice assistant.

是時候把所有電動窗簾跟語音助理配對了。

I keep finding fine drywall dust settling on newly delivered furniture.

我一直發現石膏粉塵落在剛送來的家具上。

I've been vacuuming the air filters every single day during sanding.

打磨期間我每天都在吸空氣濾網。

To be honest, the marble countertop price quote gave me sticker shock.

老實說，大理石檯面報價讓我價格休克。

No wonder the renovation took two weeks longer than originally scheduled.

難怪翻修比原訂時程多花了兩週。

I'm afraid that the tiles in the guest bath weren't leveled properly.

恐怕客房浴室的磁磚沒有整平好。

Chances are the contractor will have to rip out those three uneven slabs.

承包商很有可能得拆掉那三片不平的板。

Assuming that the silicone sealant dries by tomorrow, we can test the shower.

假設矽利康明天乾了，我們就能測淋浴。

Even if the power cuts out, the smart lock has an emergency USB-C terminal.

就算停電，智慧鎖也有緊急 USB-C 接孔。

What if we automate the exhaust fans to turn on when humidity exceeds 70%?

若濕度超過百分之七十就自動開抽風機呢？

It turns out that the original subfloor was completely infested with dry rot.

原來原本的底層地板整個被乾腐菌侵蝕。

I'm so glad we replaced all the aging wiring with flame-retardant cables.

好慶幸我們把老化線路全換成耐燃電纜。

Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't we agree that dimmers were included in the price?

若我說錯請糾正，但我們不是說好調光器含在報價裡嗎？

I see your point, but safety always trumps aesthetics when it comes to electricity.

我懂你的意思，但談到電力，安全永遠優先於美觀。

As far as I know, the warranty covers any roof leaks for the next five years.

就我所知，保固涵蓋未來五年任何屋頂漏水。

As long as you maintain the HVAC filters quarterly, the efficiency stays peak.

只要你每季保養空調濾網，效率就能維持巔峰。

Unless we seal the grout, stains will permanently ruin the kitchen backsplash.

除非我們封好填縫劑，否則汙漬會永久毀了廚房背牆。

Just to make sure, did the carpenter leave access panels for the air conditioning?

只是再確認，木工有留空調維修口嗎？

Speaking of which, the customized solid wood dining table arrives on Thursday.

說到這，訂製實木餐桌星期四會到。

At this rate, we will finally be able to sleep in our own bed by the weekend.

照這個速度，週末我們終於能睡自己的床了。

There is no doubt that surviving a major renovation tests any relationship.

毫無疑問，熬過大翻修是對任何關係的考驗。

The bottom line is the structural integrity of the home has been completely restored.

重點是：房子的結構完整性已徹底恢復。

In retrospect, choosing waterproof vinyl planks over real hardwood was brilliant.

事後看來，選防水塑膠地板而非實木地板太明智了。

It goes without saying that hosting the housewarming party is going to be a blast.

不用說，辦喬遷派對一定會超好玩。

It's about time we peeled off the protective plastic films and enjoyed the space.

是時候撕掉保護膠膜、好好享受這個空間了。

The thing is, smart home automation is only as good as your home network.

重點是：智慧家居再強，也取決於你家的網路。

I'd rather invest upfront in commercial-grade routers than suffer spotty Wi-Fi.

我寧願一開始投資商用級路由器，也不要忍受不穩的 Wi-Fi。

Believe it or not, the automated routines already cut down our utility bills.

信不信由你，自動化情境已經降低我們的公用事業費。

There's no point in buying fancy gadgets if they can't integrate into one app.

若不能整合進同一個 App，買炫砲裝置就沒意義。

Except for the fact that the doorbell camera is overly sensitive, everything works great.

除了門鈴攝影機過度敏感之外，一切都很順利。

For the time being, let's leave the guest room empty until we decide on the furniture.

暫時先讓客房空著，等我們決定家具再說。

In the meantime, we can set up the entertainment center and mount the TV.

同時我們可以架娛樂中心、把電視掛上牆。

Hardly had we unpacked the last moving box when the neighbors knocked with cookies.

我們幾乎還沒拆完最後一個紙箱，鄰居就帶著餅乾來敲門。

No matter how exhausting the messy demolition phase was, the outcome is stunning.

無論凌亂的拆除階段多累人，成果都令人驚豔。

Next time, whenever we tackle a home project, we'll know exactly how to manage it.

下次再做居家專案，我們就會完全知道怎麼管理。