October at the cabin is vibrant and colorful. Temperatures are cool, but still comfortable. A perfect time to work on getting the electricity to the cabin.
We dug a trench from the electrical panel in the shed, about 140 feet, to bury wire in conduit to the panel inside the cabin.
From the inside, the wire and conduit was directed through the crawl space and up through the floor to the cabin electrical panel. (It helps to have a budding electrician in the family!!) We hooked up one breaker and outlet and some string lights to test.
Then we ran all the wires, light switches, outlets throughout the interior. We added a back porch light for ambiance.
We had some work commitments, so headed home late Saturday. Returned 5 days later to finish up some details and close everything up for winter.
We had a short list: install temporary lights where ceiling fans, vanity lights and dining room chandelier will eventually live; install dimmer switches, vent fans and create drywall backers.
We also needed to frame up a small closet in the guest room, frame a taller wall for a proper stair railing, and caulk the tops of some of the windows
The entire house was cleaned and arranged and all necessary materials put away and taken home. We disassembled the scaffolding, readying the place for the first snowfall.
Last, but not least, we winterized the camper for another season. It’s been a nice way to work on the cabin while staying close.
As the last of the autumn leaves fall, we say goodbye for another year. Hopefully next fall, we will be able to stay in the cabin, and maybe look forward to enjoying some winter adventures! Hooha!! J&M
HooHa Adventures 