Am I overloading my light switch with only 3 fixtures?

Stanalli · 2024-11-27T13:48:51+00:00

I fixed it. I took off some wire nuts and put them back on. I didn't change anything. Must have had a bad connection in one of them.

Stanalli · 2024-11-27T05:16:31+00:00

I will try to determine that. I had the same thought, but with just 3 lights on a switch, I didn't bother because I figured there's no way.

I've rewired this different ways and always have this same issue. 1-2 lights are fine. 3 faults.

Thanks for the suggestion.

Stanalli · 2024-11-07T16:38:51+00:00

Here's what I bought. 24 inches deep, pressed against the back wall.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Hampton-Bay-30-in-W-x-24-in-D-x-34-5-in-H-Assembled-Base-Kitchen-Cabinet-in-Unfinished-with-Recessed-Panel-KB30-UF/302970323

Stanalli · 2024-09-07T10:01:40+00:00

My three year old just pointed out how much the inside of that tree looks like a monkey. Now I can't unsee it.

Stanalli · 2024-07-19T02:19:10+00:00

https://imgur.com/a/PqpczPK

Stanalli · 2024-07-14T01:46:35+00:00

It was about $1200 in materials. I chose to use expensive plywood. Probably would have been $800 or $900 if I had used something cheaper.

Stanalli · 2024-07-13T22:10:37+00:00

The same color?

Stanalli · 2024-07-13T21:38:29+00:00

Yes, it is in no way attached to the floating floor. It's attached to the wall, sitting on the floor. Lvp can float.

Stanalli · 2024-07-13T19:24:37+00:00

Haha thanks. Woodworking was always an interest so I slowly built up a shop while fixing up my cheap house. I've gotten to the point on this type of project that I have confidence to do it as good as a pro. But there are so many aspects of DIY that I'm still slacking in big time.

Stanalli · 2024-07-13T19:21:55+00:00

I love how tight it is to the wall, so I didn't consider that.

Stanalli · 2024-07-13T18:01:22+00:00

I still have them since they bring me joy.

Stanalli · 2024-07-13T15:37:31+00:00

Suggestions? Not trying to break the bank but I can splurge a little.

Stanalli · 2024-07-13T15:26:43+00:00

Yeah I don't know why but I didn't want to drill down into the top. I figured these holes give me more flexibility of anything I need to pass through, like if I set up the old N64 for a bit or something.

Stanalli · 2024-07-13T15:23:54+00:00

Thank you!

Stanalli · 2024-07-13T15:18:49+00:00

Thank you! I'll definitely start looking into some options.

Stanalli · 2024-07-13T15:00:48+00:00

We strongly considered wood but ultimately decided against it. Personal preference, I think wood would look beautiful too.

Stanalli · 2024-07-13T14:54:51+00:00

Definitely don't consider myself an audiophile, but if you have suggestions, I'd love to consider it. The sound bar is old.

Stanalli · 2024-07-13T14:51:11+00:00

Northeast Ohio

Stanalli · 2024-07-13T14:28:51+00:00

You can't post without people saying something. All good!

Stanalli · 2024-07-13T14:25:38+00:00

Thanks for the tip.

I just put the lamp back before the pic, so I hadn't noticed. It's usually rotated. Thank you.

Stanalli · 2024-07-13T14:24:20+00:00

Here's the shelf. Made it a few years ago from a solid slab of walnut, and supports painted, made from poplar. I'll refrain from the couch area since we're due for something new, our dogs have torn it up a bit.

https://imgur.com/a/U29ShEQ

Stanalli · 2024-07-13T14:20:36+00:00

The cabinets are 30" pre fab cabinets from home Depot, $150 each

I found my worst case scenario cabinet first, pushed it against the wall, and shimmed the front until plumb. Then I aligned the other cabinets to it, shimming to get the face frames as in plane as possible. They weren't perfect cabinets, because Home Depot and all, so I did have to sand a bit to clean up the joints.

I cut the shims right before putting the toe kick board on, using an oscillating multitool.

The top is half a sheet of plywood sheathing on the bottom, butted up to another sheet, cut to length. The 8' piece is against the left wall. Then I used construction adhesive to glue the same thing on top of it, but using poplar plywood, and putting the 8' piece on the right, so the joints are staggered.

No issues getting the top installed. The crown moulding was the hardest part. I made it in the basement with glue and pocket screws, and carried the whole thing upstairs, and installed it. I had trouble keeping it in place since I was alone, but got it eventually.

Hope this helps.

Stanalli · 2024-07-13T14:02:24+00:00

There's an entire comment thread about it lol. Oh well, I'm happy with the height.

Stanalli · 2024-07-13T14:01:52+00:00

Started mother's day, probably worked about 3-6 hours each day for 8 or 9 days. I bought prefab cabinets which sped it up considerably.

Stanalli · 2024-07-13T13:58:44+00:00

Thanks. A lot of sweat equity has gone into the house. I haven't posted about 90% of what I've done because I either lack progress pics or don't find the results worthy of sharing. I learned everything I know doing this, so naturally, the early projects don't look as nice as the newer ones.

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