It’s a good thing scenes like this don’t bother me.
Dining Room Wall
This is the wall where the new cabinets will go. This was the deer camp and there obviously wasn’t a lot of need for electric plugs. There was one on this wall but we needed them higher up so we’re putting two. The only things that will be plugged in here will be things that will be plugged in while I’m using them — maybe the crockpot, the blender or hand mixer. Nothing will stay on this countertop and stay plugged in. You can see at the far end how close the window is to the wall where the cabinet is going to be so that’s why we had to stop the cabinets 2′ from the wall and we’re putting a book case/shelf type unit there that matches the cabinets.
The bigger hole with the wire hanging out is because everything — master bedroom, living room and dining room, foyer and who knows what else, was all on the same circuit and Chris, the electrician, thinks that’s not good. The new plugs will be on their own circuit. I objected but . . what do I know. I won’t be plugging anything in that I hadn’t already been plugging into the one plug and I hadn’t had any problems. The drywall he cut out of that spot will be stuck back in there, patched and we’re hoping to get this whole room repainted before the cabinets are ready to install. So, for a while, I’ll have a patched spot in the dining room, which is no worse than where I tried to touch up some spots with the very wrong color of paint.
Today Chris got the hall light installed, the ceiling fan on the front porch re-wired and this much of the living room done. He’ll be back tomorrow . . sourdough waffles and sausage will be served at 7:30 a.m.
AngieG9 says
Gee, I can’t get there that early. I guess I’ll have to make my own. I have my own sourdough starter that my mom gave me 25 or 30 years ago. We finally learned to cut the recipe in half, and now, thanks to you, I know I can freeze it when people get tired of me sharing the starter with them when the freezer is full, but I can always find someone willing to take a loaf off my hands for me. It’s just soooo good with butter and home made jam.
Connie says
My house was built in the 50s when not many things needed to be plugged in. Wind up alarm clocks, etc. There are a whopping two outlets in my bedroom. I hate it. Some parts of the house have had more added, but not my room.
Beth C. says
Hi Judy – I’ve got to shop for a replacement ceiling fan for the screened in porch. I have some good sources to make the purchase, but what kind of fan do I need? Just any old fan that is built for outdoors? Thought you might have some pointers since you and Vince have been doing so much remodeling.
Enjoy your blog, Beth in AL
Vicki Mc says
I can relate to the patches in the wall.. We now have one in the kitchen ceiling where the bathroom drain from upstairs leaked.. Leak fixed..hole patched, needs sanding and painting. All this week. Love the chickens all in a line wanting out.
Dianne s. says
How exciting! Just think your house could be like mine..lol