Jan 21 2007
Electricity
When you start rewiring your house it’s hard to stop. So in addition to the new hall lights, I also moved a light switch that was in the hallway to the inside of the guest room because it is much handier to be able to turn of the light when you don’t have to open the door. I also installed a lamp in the entry way, which was kind of dark, and pulled a cable so all the new additions are grounded.
Working on the electric installation is in Québec only allowed by qualified electricians, but I have an electrician who will come and inspect my work and that’s fine too. The new work done is a big improvement to the previous situation, and I’m pretty confident of my work he’ll approve.
Tuesday, 23 January, 2007 @ 09:46
I have light switches like that too. Like you need to walk halfway through the living room – no matter which side you come from – to turn the light on. Ridiculous. Never mind the back balcony switch – it’s between the back doors. And never mind that, had someone been smarter, one room would open into the hallway, not the living room, essentially doubling our living room space. No matter where I live in Montréal, I always find myself shaking my head, going what oh what were they thinking?? I think we have a surplus of not-so-smart do-it-yourselfers!