Wiring underway. It’s time to light up the place. I went to the main distributor for light fixtures in Portland, Globe Lighting. Oh my, how things have changed. The new LED sources for lighting are a significant step forward from compact fluorescent, which I disliked greatly. The power and reach of these new fixtures is…
I am in the process of snaking wire through my home. As I wind the wire through my house, my mind enjoys imagining all of the various scenes that will play out through the year…the heat and celebration of a fourth of July Block Party to the silence of a Christmas Eve celebration with a…
One of the most wonderful accents that an designer/builder can employ is the use of outside light let into the somber and dark interior of a building, punch it up with energy! I had predicted that I had a problem spot in the middle of my entry area of my new home. Then I eliminated…
A large expandable electrical main panel is an absolute requirement in modern home. One thing we’ve witnessed over the years in the custom home building industry, is the ever expanding usage of electric power. Get the reserve built in now; a change out of service panels is a huge expense later. Today’s modern custom home…
New Cottage In The Woods 