09/20/2024
Your Basement Electrical Plan
When we built our Atlanta-area home 28 years ago, we made a point to add as many electrical upgrades as possible. We wired for telephone service with outlets in every room. Additionally, we wired cable service for twelve rooms, which included all bedrooms, two Family Rooms, the Master Bath, the Kitchen, the Bonus Room, and the Basement. In retrospect, I wish we had wired the house with Ethernet cables for enhanced PC connectivity.
However, a comprehensive electrical wiring plan may be more important. This post focuses on understanding the requirements and options for electrical components. You should complete an electrical plan before you begin finishing your basement. The first step in developing your electrical wiring plan....