Electrical

 The last 2 weeks (minus holidays) have been the running of the electric. Not a lot to see, as it doesn't exactly make for exciting pictures. Here's the highlights. 

Wires everywhere. I never thought much about the running of wiring, but I've done enough craft projects involving weaving and cord to have  a pretty good idea of what all goes into running each of these wires and getting them connected in the proper locations at each end. I can't decide if it would infuriating or fun. Probably a little of both. 

One of the fun things about designing my sewing room from the very start is getting to determine where things like outlets and switches go. The two outlets here will be double outlets, and are just above table height. These will power my, and student, sewing machines, as well as possible task lighting. The switch next to the window will be for the 3 overhead task light- over the machines, the iron, and the cutting table. This is a handy place for it rather than having to walk to the far side of the room when the sun goes down. 

Can lights everywhere! Four over the library, 4 over my nook, and I didn't count how many over the main part of the sewing room. There were supposed to be cans over the great room also, but Sid nixed that. I agree with his reasons, but wonder how hard it will be to light that space sufficiently. There will a chandelier over the table, and up-lights above the side windows to bounce off the ceiling. 

There was much discussion over placement of various outdoor lights. Front porch will have lanterns on each side of the door and a can light above the swing. Back porch will have 3 can lights. Garages will have 3 "barn lights" between and beside the doors. The plan was for 2 light over the garages, but the beam over the doors and the low roof line directly above made that impossible. The light for the shop garage will be directly above, due to a gable making space, and another barn light by the door.

One thing I have learned through this process is that even in a custom build, it may not be possible to get everything you want. Sometimes reality gets in the way. Reality wins every time.