Comments on: Inspection Day

By: New York Renovator

New York Renovator — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:37:32 +0000

[...] circuits. I wired the living room, the bedroom above it, and a few other areas myself. And all my work was given the stamp of approval by the inspector! I saved about $3,000 by doing this work myself. The worst part was going into the [...]

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:07:18 +0000

YGG! I once worked for Lowes and started out as a cashier. I come from a renovating family so I wasn’t too happy with the position. Fella’s in the “Bull Ring” would tell me…”get back where you belong”…I told them that once I passed the test I would be “Ring Master” after that.

One Monday morning they told me to get back up front…LOL I said “My place is here now and you better start talking nicer”

By: Mrs. Mecomber

Mrs. Mecomber — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:56:43 +0000

Oh Lynne, this post makes the process seem so easy. Check out the archives or do a search for “electric” and you’ll discover me going crazy at times.

Jennifer, wow, I’ve only heard of those kinds of homes near the ocean– cottage-kinds of homes. WEIRD!

Thanks, Carl. I didn’t know you were a renovator, too!

And Lisa– SUUUUUUUURE I’ll build your home for you! SUUUUUURE!! Please see this post first, k? You’ll find me there.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:27:08 +0000

Awesome job!

When you are done with your home, why don’t you come build one for us!

By: Carl the renovator

Carl the renovator — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:34:55 +0000

Renovating is horrible work but little things like a successful inspection make it all worthwhile, well done, and I like your approach to wiring, keeping it simple is always better.

By: Jennifer Robin

Jennifer Robin — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:13:33 +0000

We partially renovated an old house built in 1904. I say partially, because when the building dept told us we had to bring our electrical up to code before we could do anymore, we sold the house. Every wall in the house was board and batt. No studs, no voids in the walls to run new wiring, just inch thick walls of 1×12, with batts on the joints. I’ve never come across anything like it again, thankfully!

By: Lynne

Lynne — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:52:48 +0000

WOW! I am super impressed! Electricity scares me, even though I know it’s a necessity. I admire your work!

By: Mrs. Mecomber

Mrs. Mecomber — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:18:40 +0000

Thanks for your comments! It feels really great. But I’m only 1/4 of the way done yet! LOL….

Chilly, I can’t take credit for the woodwork below the windows. The original builder did those, in 1855. We decided not to cover them. I have to paint them and etc. I have to blend the new with the old, so it looks a little funky, but… it would be too hard to remove the panels.

Thanks, Leisa, Daisy, Handy Mom, and Sarah!

And Sarah, besides saving money and feeling great, doing this project has made us MUCH more spiritual, because we PRAY– sometimes quite feverishly– when I’m doing the electric.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:03:21 +0000

Oh my. I am officially impressed. You are amazing! I kinda felt the same when, in college, I read the Chilton’s manual that went with my ’79 Mustand and replaced a radiator hose all by myself. It is a wonderful gift to have the courage and comprehension to be able to do things that are not typical “girlie” things to do. I’ll bet you have a great sense of accomplishment and provision in doing all that wiring AND saving a HUGE amount of money in the process. You go, girl!

By: Daisy

Daisy — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:40:11 +0000

I am so impressed that you could do that by yourself. Congratulations on passing your inspection!