Let There be Lights!

I'm in the process of finalizing how I want my gutters to transfer water into my underground drainage pipes. In the meantime, my electrician ran a line of regular house wire from the temporary pole to the service entrance on the house. This was so he could test circuits and switch on lights and so forth. So since Saturday, I've been able to flip a switch and actually turn something on!

It's amazing how fun turning lights on and off can be. Tonight, I went over and finished installing light bulbs all over the place. It really looks different inside with lights on. I joked that, now that I can see it in full light, I'll find out if I like my paint colors or not! I also realize now that I probably went overboard on the lighting outside. My backyard can be made to look like daylight in the dark when all the spots are on. Still, it's better than not having enough light.

This is only a temporary setup until I get my final inspections and the utility company comes to hook me up permanently. I'm not supposed to turn on more than a few lights at a time. No A/C or appliances, etc. But at least I can start memorizing which switches go with what!