Hm.. came here to get some ideas and information about the new lot trait so I could implement it into my save, but I see that there are some issues that players are running into due to some objects not being available, or not working. It bums me out a little to learn that the woodworking bench tub won't work as I was wondering if I start getting more Sims into the family, obviously the younger Sims cannot use the shower, so not sure what to do about toddlers, was also wondering about water.. I did notice that some objects are functional with the trait, but not sure about some of them.
I do feel that this is just the 'beginning' of this trait, though. I don't think they're going to just leave it like this because there is so much that needs to be added/adjusted in order for us to really live off the grid and have everything functioning properly.
For example, they've been revisiting base game skills and giving them an update (ie: gardening and now fishing), I definitely could see them updating the woodworking bench. I also think if we voice this to them, they could talk among the developers to add something in a future patch, possibly. :)