- Interesting point, but honestly, I skipped the awning altogether—felt like another thing I'd have to clean bird poop off of later...
- Instead, I just got one of those silicone keypad covers online for like $8. Surprisingly effective at keeping moisture out, even in heavy snow.
- Sure, it's not as classy as an awning on a Victorian, but hey, my wallet appreciated it and no more frozen fingers punching codes mid-winter.
Good call on skipping the awning—honestly, I've installed plenty of them, and while they look great at first, clients often complain about maintenance later. Silicone covers are underrated; had one client swear by hers after a nasty ice storm. Sometimes simple solutions just work better...
Keyless entry is definitely one of those "why didn't I do this sooner?" upgrades. Awning-wise, totally agree—had a client last summer who insisted on one; looked fantastic until the leaves started piling up... silicone covers are way less hassle, for sure.
Keyless entry is definitely convenient, but honestly, I still keep a spare physical key hidden outside... batteries dying at the worst possible moment taught me that lesson, lol. And silicone covers are practical, sure, but nothing beats the charm of a nice awning—even with leaf duty!
"batteries dying at the worst possible moment taught me that lesson, lol."
Haha, been there... nothing like standing in the rain realizing your keypad's dead. I ended up installing a low-battery alert system—worth every penny. And agreed on the awning charm; silicone covers might do the job, but an awning adds character and keeps packages dry too. Leaf duty isn't my favorite either, but hey, small price for curb appeal.
