sean's place

Illumination

It’s safe to say, it’s been an “illuminating” weekend.

With much help from the Bostwicks, my new place now has recessed “can” lighting in the hallway above the stairs. The cans replaced the two “boob” lights that were there previously. In addition, Myles and I ran new 14-3 electrical wire and installed new ceiling-fan approved remodel boxes in the two bedrooms. We had hung a ceiling fan (a Hampton Bay Edgemont), but I’m returning it because the light is far too dim.

I’ve not done much (if any) electrical work before, and I found this whole process to be very informative. These projects involved a lot of time at Home Depot, a bunch of tools, a lot of time on a ladder, and a lot more time up in the attic. I’m a few notches more limber now that I’ve monkeyed around up there for a few hours. Honestly, the most difficult part of the entire process was properly removing the existing light boxes. It often involved finding the right position to get at the screws and still have the majority of your weight on the framing. The first one I did was incredibly difficult, the second and third were considerably easier.

As soon as I select some new ceiling fans and get those mounted, I’ll have new pics! (on flickr, of course)