Honestly, I’m with you on the sticky notes and fridge reminders—I’ve got a whole collection of half-used pads in random drawers. Tried using Google Sheets for our bathroom remodel to keep track of costs, but I swear, every time I opened it, something was missing or in the wrong spot. Maybe it’s just me, but sometimes old-school just feels safer... at least until you spill coffee on the only copy of your measurements. Still, I can’t argue with being able to check things on my phone while standing in the hardware aisle, trying to remember what tile we agreed on.
Still, I can’t argue with being able to check things on my phone while standing in the hardware aisle, trying to remember what tile we agreed on.
That hits home. I once spent half an hour in the plumbing section because my handwritten notes had a coffee stain right over the faucet model number. Ended up buying the wrong one—twice. Digital’s great for quick checks, but I’ve had Google Sheets randomly delete rows on me too. Honestly, I keep a backup photo of my sketchbook on my phone now... not perfect, but at least I can zoom in on my own handwriting when the paper copy gets trashed.
Honestly, I keep a backup photo of my sketchbook on my phone now... not perfect, but at least I can zoom in on my own handwriting when the paper copy gets trashed.
Been there. I once had a client text me a photo of their “final” paint color, but the lighting was so bad it looked green instead of gray. Ended up repainting half a room. Digital’s handy, but nothing beats double-checking with your own eyes—or at least a backup plan.
I get the value of backups, but I’m not convinced digital always saves the day. I’ve had photos of receipts or notes that looked fine on my phone, but when I needed to actually read them later, the glare or blur made it impossible. Sometimes, even zooming in doesn’t help much. There’s just something about having the physical copy in hand—especially with things like paint colors or textures. Digital’s convenient, but it’s not foolproof.
There’s just something about having the physical copy in hand—especially with things like paint colors or textures.
Totally get where you’re coming from. Digital’s great for convenience, but when I’m matching marble slabs or comparing fabric swatches, nothing beats seeing and touching the real thing. Screens just can’t capture depth or subtle color shifts. Still, I do think high-res scans and proper lighting can help a lot—just takes a bit more effort than snapping a quick pic.
