The next step after taking down the wallpaper was to wire the house for electricity. In the Orchid, I put tapewire on the floors above where I wanted lights, and attached the wires through tiny holes. This worked well so I decided to do the same in the McKinley.
Since the back of this house doesn’t show, it was easy to run tapewire along the back. Geoff used the Dremel to cut slits in the back wall and ceiling of the fake hallway. We pulled tapewire through these slits and ran it to the second and third floors. You can’t see the slits, and the wire will be covered with wallpaper.
The roof was loose anyway, so I removed it to make pushing the brads into the tape in the attic easier.
The first light I did was in the bathroom. I did it myself (even the drilling!) and was so proud when I turned the switch and it worked. I am waiting for some more fixtures to arrive from Dolls House Emporium.
Emily is a freelance writer, miniaturist, and adventure game enthusiast.
