Saturday, April 16, 2011

Let There Be Light

We've lived with a very dark hall for almost two years now.  The lights have to be turned on anytime we go down the hall.  (cue big electricity bills here...)

I don't have any great 'before' pictures since the area was always completely dark.  I did remember to take one just as my husband was starting the project. 



Yesterday, he solved the problem by installing a skylight. 



 I am just getting a regular heartbeat back after watching him at the top of the roof for over an hour.... 

It doesn't look too bad in this picture, but our roof is very steep!  And he kept needing to walk back and forth to get stuff (more heartbeat issues...)



He spent a lot of time in the attic, where he tells me that it's almost as crazy as being on the roof.  Luckily, I will never know, as the attic is not somewhere that I have any desire to check out.  :) 



He propped the big ladder up on some built ins we have here and was able to reach the hole to put the final piece in.




And here is the hall without lights on (except the little 'mood' lighting on the table).  It used to be almost pitch dark.  Now I can see!!  It is so much nicer! 






Our gain, the electric company's loss.  :)  I am so thankful for having a husband who can do these types of projects.

Thanks so much for coming by.  I appreciate your visits!

Pam

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28 comments:

  1. That's an amazing difference!! Skylights are great. I know how you felt with your husband on the roof. I'm a nervous wreck every time mine has to go up there.

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  2. That is a HUGE wow!

    Sometimes I think our little duplex is way too dark - - - but since we don't own it, we won't be putting in any sky lights!

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  3. How fabulous. Yes, you are so lucky he can do all those things. The skylight is fabulous. It definitely gives you tons of light. Great job. Hugs, marty

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  4. That is a great improvement! I know pictures are hard to get to 'tell the story' but you did a great job - I can see a big difference. Very nice! ~Rachel

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  5. The before and after is amazing! Congrats on the skylight and a hubby that can do the work!!!

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  6. Amazing that he can be in short sleeves up there after you just had snow!!
    Great job as usual!!!

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  7. Wow, what an amazing difference! I bet you love having all that natural light shine in. Your husband is so talented!

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  8. WOW Pam what a difference, it looks amazing!! Isn't it great to have handy hubbies!! Enjoy the rest of your weekend, Martina

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  9. I would have a heart attack if my hubby tried that. Looks much brighter though.

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  10. What a difference! It looks great. I saw the tubukar skylights on an HGTV show and was so impressed with them then...and now I am impressed again with them!

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  11. Wow Pam, I can tell what a difference the skylight makes from your pictures, so I can imagine how great the difference must be in real life! You are lucky to have a hubbie who can do these kind of jobs- he doesn't seem to have a fear of heights!

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  12. Wow! What a difference! I love skylights and the light they bring in. You are going to love your hallway now!

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  13. Let there be light INDEED! What a huge difference! You must be loving this space so much now - I can't get over the change! Great work - and not an easy project by any stretch!

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  14. Pam, you are so lucky that your dh is such a talented guy. It would be amazing to have someone around who can do that kind of thing. I know you are going to love that skylight. I had one in our other house and it makes a huge difference. Now enjoy it! And thanks for stopping by to see my new curtain. Jane

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  15. Hi, I just found your blog! Can I borrow your husband?! I wouldn't give mine up for the world, but I'd just like to "borrow" yours for some projects we have on the go, that my husband doesn't have enough time in the evening to tackle!

    I just became your newest follower! Would love to have you check out my blog sometime if you get a chance, and follow if you feel so inclined.

    Have a great day, and evening, now that you can actually see where you're going, lol!

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  16. How lucky are you! There is nothing better than natural light.

    Hope your weekend was good....

    Take care,
    Lisa

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  17. You gotta love a man that will get up on a steep roof. My heart would have been racing, too. You are a lucky woman, Pam! The skylight looks great! I know you're going to love all that light! We have one in our kitchen and I rarely have to turn the lights on, even in the winter.

    Enjoy your week!
    ~M

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  18. Looking good!

    Loved your bottles so much I featured them on my blog yesterday. :)

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  19. Yeah Hubby! Yeah Pam for coming up with the idea!!! We had a sky light in ATL and I loved it...I hardly ever had to turn the lights on in the bathroom during the day!! You will love it! SO glad HUBs survived the attic....ours is not someplace I frequent!

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  20. Wow, what a difference that makes! Glad your hubby is safe. Now he can do more projects for you. Your newest follower. Hope you can visit me sometime soon.

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  21. That's awesome your husband can do that. I've always wanted to do that in my kitchen ... I love natural light. Looks fantastic!

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  22. Hello Pam,
    I'm glad you found me so I could find you as well. I'm trying to remember you from RMS and I'm not sure if I do. I'm happy to hear from you again.

    Your home is beautiful. He did a wonderful job on the sky light. What a difference it made. Fantastic! I'll be back often.

    Have a great week my friend.
    Warmly, ~Melissa :)

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  23. wow, what difference. great idea, and very brave hubby! thanks for partying at Type A!

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  24. Such a wonderful transformation!
    Let there be light.

    Dee

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  25. Good job Pat. Pam, is there a real list for Pat or do you just sort of stay awake all night thinking of something for him to do :) He's a good sport, that's for sure. We actually have a lot of outside light in our house, but I think it would be fun to have a skylight in the bathroom. Might check into that!

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  26. Wow, now that's talent. You are so lucky to be able to do such a large project "in house". Thanks for linking up to my Swing into Spring party.

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  27. i featured you this week!

    http://typeadecorating.blogspot.com/2011/04/anything-goes-party-14.html

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