a) I agree that it is best for us to install the smoke alarms together. Please wait until I can help you (or you can help me.) b) That all lights are working is very gratifying to me. I was worried that there might be a major problem. c) I apologize for not having mentioned to you that while all the 15 amp receptacles (white cables) have been connected in the basement, none of the 20 amp receptacles (yellow cables) have been connected in the circuit breaker box. The code requires 20 amp receptacles in the kitchen and dining room. I also placed one 20 amp receptacle in each of the 4 bathrooms. None of the 20 amp receptacles can be expected to work until they are connected to circuit breakers. d) If my memory is correct, some of the 15 amp receptacles in the 2nd floor north east bedroom were not working. I can't remember whether I found any other 15 amp receptacles to be inactive. e) obviously the efficient procedure is for us to to Madaket together after Labor Day as your schedule permits f) I came back from Chilhowie with several bags of groceries and 4 cinder blocks without incident, except that the impairment of my walking is so conspicuous that wherever I go, I am beset by offers of strangers who think I need help.