When planning a home renovation it’s easy to focus on the big picture things – the placement of walls, what colour curtains and carpets will work and where your furniture will fit. We all know though how frustrating it can be if electrical outlets aren’t in the right place. It’s for this reason that I recommend you speak to your electrician early in your renovation planning.
A good electrician will be able to advise you and discuss things such as:
· Where do you want your light switches – near your favourite chair, near doorways, somewhere that suits your family in particular?
· If you are wall mounting your tv, what wiring will be required behind the tv?
· Where do you want USB outlets – near where you watch TV so you can charge your phone while relaxing? In the kitchen so you can read recipes off your phone without running the battery down?
· What outdoor lighting requirements will change as a result of your renovation? Will you be creating a new courtyard area? Will a pre-existing outside light be removed as part of the process and require reinstallation?
· Do you want an exhaust fan in that brand new laundry you’re building?
· Would speaker wires through the house work for you for music or TV watching?
· Have you considered 2 and 3 way switches? Or dimmable lights? Or fans?
Don’t wait until your renovation is underway as this is likely to add to the overall cost – get in early and get a plan of action in place with your electrician to save yourself money and to ensure the renovation works for you.
A good electrician will be able to advise you and discuss things such as:
· Where do you want your light switches – near your favourite chair, near doorways, somewhere that suits your family in particular?
· If you are wall mounting your tv, what wiring will be required behind the tv?
· Where do you want USB outlets – near where you watch TV so you can charge your phone while relaxing? In the kitchen so you can read recipes off your phone without running the battery down?
· What outdoor lighting requirements will change as a result of your renovation? Will you be creating a new courtyard area? Will a pre-existing outside light be removed as part of the process and require reinstallation?
· Do you want an exhaust fan in that brand new laundry you’re building?
· Would speaker wires through the house work for you for music or TV watching?
· Have you considered 2 and 3 way switches? Or dimmable lights? Or fans?
Don’t wait until your renovation is underway as this is likely to add to the overall cost – get in early and get a plan of action in place with your electrician to save yourself money and to ensure the renovation works for you.
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