Installing Wall Sconces Part 1

[@adamryason5509]

I can't think of a situation where this would be acceptable as a demonstration. This is one of those "do the project and hope no one sees it before we remodel", not "lets throw it on youtube for other people to recreate" xD.

[@joshualemons3858]

No kidding!!! I mean I could understand if this was your first time doing it & attempting to do it yourself. But Jesus!! This guy posted it as a tutorial video!! Lmao.

[@edsgarage001]

Also, using a right angle drill, you could have drilled holes in the studs and then cleaned up the drywall mess.

[@lindakincaid4530]

I agree, although this is one way of doing it, I've seen them use a drill that goes though the studs when they are putting in recessed lighting. who wants to patch a bunch of holes in a ceiling. what if you wanted to remove the cabinet the wiring is on the stud which I think is a bad idea. I think it should have gone though the studs.

[@edsgarage001]

Explain why you didn't just run the wire up into the attic or down into the basement/crawlspace and then across?

[@jakekeeton8332]

exactly what I am doing. i never even thought about cutting drywall aside from switch and mount

[@beidlern]

Can't assume every home has a crawl space or attic access. I'm SOL, cutting would be the only way.

[@edsgarage001]

@@beidlern fair enough, but it's far more likely to have a crawlspace/basement/attic, then to not.

[@LucifersDeathSquad]

@@beidlern You can remove the molding at the floor and cut a small amount of drywall at the floor. Run your wire and reinstall the molding. This is only an option if no attic or basement access.

[@j.s3612]

@@edsgarage001 not in tx. We don't have basement, never seen one . So its through the stud

[@thenightporter]

I'm surprised you even advised to turn off the electricity.

[@splaestro]

2:42: "It's not the prettiest look..." to cut a channel in the drywall and then leave exposed non-metallic cable attached to the outer edge of framing members... additionally, I can't possibly imagine it meets code! Everything else in this video seems OK code-wise, but this is a pretty glaring error. Why not run the cable inside a nice straight surface-mounted raceway--which again would be behind a cabinet, so not visible?

[@goldtreefrog87]

"The homeowner isn't here to see this right now..." Also I don't understand why they didn't drill through all the studs to pass the wire at the proper depth...

[@parnika.agarwal]

Can you please tell me why would you cut that rectangular drywall cut? I have two outlets on the same wall. Each wall should have a wire going through as per the code

[@adrianabarnard6402]

Since there’s a switch the sconces have to be some how connected to work simultaneously

[@jwbnscacpt]

Exactly what I wanted to see. Thanks

[@dougjohnson1517]

Lol, gee I wonder if I can do this without cutting my wall apar....2:39 oh, never mind.

[@martinjp1]

"Time to get some electricity flowing": yeah straight into the poor smuck who will end up drilling straight into that wire which is 1/2" from the drywall surface!

[@sketchapp3783]

you don't show how you anchor those metal boxes. How are they staying in place since you can't anchor to the studs, since it's in the middle?

[@beidlern]

He did mentioned to use remodeling electric boxes. These have wing tabs that flare out on the back of the drywall. Similar to anchors.

[@James_Hough]

Hate to say it, but this is hacky.

[@juanbartolome3568]

Wouldn't it be easy going up and over in the attic

[@davidschaum2625]

I thought about that too but maybe it's a two story home?

[@lindakincaid4530]

not if your on the first floor.

[@bojannovkovic8818]

man, I thought of doing this but after watching this video I am never going to do this! This is ridiculous...

[@joshualemons3858]

What is the F is going on?? Cut a slot in the wall for wiring?? That is the LAZIEST shit I have seen. I cannot believe they not only did this, but posted it as it’s some sort of training tutorial!! Learn to fish wire or GTFO of that line of business.

[@sammyelliott5554]

A good electrician would not let the homeowner tell him how to wire this job. If this was inspected it would fail.

[@hmcsr]

Mike great job good video. I would like to install a light switch to a wall lamp, How?? This is a 100 year old house, with only one outlet n two wall lamps in every room. The Dinning n Living room has only one outlet. Living room has no lighting at all. Helpout??

[@killabee623]

Hope no one ever try to anchor on those studs lol..

[@luxman9463]

Cluster fu(k.

[@LaresaGordon]

Why pushing that sheet rook into the wall made me cringe

[@bkoz319]

that is a sign of poor craftsmanship

[@gregmartyn1873]

Think I got the wrong video lol British homes n walls aren't made of plywood...

[@6BlackWings]

This can't possibly be up to code...

[@areannaquintessa]

there is no way this is to code, how lazzy.

[@madex3d120]

Terrible example for Tutorial.

[@wurzelle1999]

get rid off the background noises. They have no purpose other than to irritate.

[@Executableapplication]

This is terrible. At some point you will have to address this. Do it right the first time.

[@rickrivers2909]

hack!

[@MrTheBurkes]

NO