Season 6, Episode 226

A week off due to Taylor moving into his first flat. Taylor bought his own flat after a six-month process and had to purchase and assemble nearly all new furniture. The move temporarily reduced Taylor’s work output as he prioritised making the flat livable. Taylor is debating whether to keep his office space versus working from home, balancing cost and social benefits. Working at the David Lloyd gym has become harder for deep work due to social distractions. Living alone adds responsibilities like cooking, cleaning, and maintenance that break up long desk sessions. Energy and utility costs now factor into Taylor’s decision to work from home, office, or gym facilities. Taylor plans to use the gym’s showers to save on heating and enjoy better water pressure than his flat’s setup. A major focus is turning the flat into a smart home to automate chores and free time for deep work. Taylor uses Home Assistant and smart devices like automated curtain closers tied to sunset schedules. Security is a priority with a new alarm system to protect business equipment in the flat. A smart lock with keypad access allows temporary codes for deliveries and remote unlocking by trusted contacts. Gordon has been helping assemble extensive flat-pack furniture and recently invested in a drill to speed things up. Taylor’s pre-move planning meant the layout and purchases closely matched his original vision. The show will continue weekly on Fridays, potentially recording from various locations including the new flat.   Visit the website: https://www.thisweekwith.co.uk Drayson Design Website – https://www.draysondesign.com The Creative Tinker Website – https://www.thecreativetinker.com Facebook: https://www.thisweekwith.co.uk/facebook Youtube: https://www.thisweekwith.co.uk/youtube * Full transcript will be available on the website. We may receive a referral fee from any of our links which help towards the costs involved in creating this content for you.