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auvovo t1_jd6k8uo wrote

You should also print them out, put them in a binder with a spine label, and store it in the utility closet where it can be easily found.

Bonus points for architectural floor plans and pictures of the inside once you move in just for fun. :)

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scaleofthought t1_jd6odfi wrote

I wish I had this...

I just got finished mapping all my breakers, outlets, and switches..... Omg I have no idea why a breaker is turning off a bathroom fan, bathroom light, a socket in bedroom 2 rooms down the hallway, and the pot lights in the living room

Its not like there's a shortage of breakers or anything. I have 10 slots still open. WHY. WHY! And where the F are these wires!

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myrevenge_IS_urkarma t1_jd6xymn wrote

I have an outlet upstairs that only works if a certain outlet downstairs has something plugged in. No idea why and I neglected to get good ceiling pictures from downstairs.

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Zoravar t1_jd8rajr wrote

Sounds like the upstairs outlet might be wired in series with the downstairs outlet instead of in parallel. Chances are the issue is in that downstairs outlet and it can be fixed quite easily by opening up the downstairs outlet box and checking the wiring. It's always possible it's some other issue, but that's a easy place to start.

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Horknut1 t1_jd8qky5 wrote

…. And finding a Christmas tree…./ding!

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RickAstleyletmedown t1_jd7jms8 wrote

The company I used to work for did this. We gave them multiple sets of blueprints and made a binder for the buyers with paired elevations and photos for each wall, notes about carpet, paint and tile selections, and all the manuals and warranty information for installed electronics and appliances organized by room.

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entropylaser t1_jd81xem wrote

This is a better idea than the banker’s box I have with all that paperwork just crammed in. Previous owner of my house was a bit of a donkey, so guess I should be glad they had any docs at all, as literally every renovation project I’ve started since purchase has uncovered something wonky and half assed.

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anch_ahh t1_jdbgvwu wrote

That's what good contractors do. Unfortunately not all contractors are good contractors.

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medoy t1_jd8t9vn wrote

Items in the utility closet can get lost or damaged.

Better to take the binder and stash it in a random joist cavity right before drywall goes up.

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