Where can that light switch be?
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (352633)
Rockingham, Australia
March 14, 2025 12:26am CST
Another interesting feature about house-sitting is working out eg how the stove/washing machine/vacuum cleaner works. Where do they keep the tea-towels? Where are the light switches? Power points?
In this house there is a remote control for the light and fan in the master bedroom but they won’t work unless the switch on the wall is in the ‘on’ position. But one that stumped me for a while was the light in the middle of the lounge. I pushed every button in the lounge trying to turn the light off but none worked. So I went round and tried all the switches again. Eventually I worked out that the ‘light’ is actually a skylight and doesn’t get switched off. Duh!
The photo is of one of the mosaic pots that are on the verandah.
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25 responses
@DaddyEvil (147453)
• United States
14 Mar
The sun wouldn't turn off from switches in the house? I'd report that to the owners when they come home! 
Wow! That's a "bright" pot! Not sure I'd like that for myself.
Wow! That's a "bright" pot! Not sure I'd like that for myself.8 people like this
@DaddyEvil (147453)
• United States
14 Mar
@SIDIKIMPOLE 
You think so? I would call it jarring to the eye.
You think so? I would call it jarring to the eye.3 people like this
@SIDIKIMPOLE (2101)
• Eldoret, Kenya
14 Mar
@DaddyEvil I really like bright colours. That makes me buy rubics cubes even knowing well I can solve none
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@SIDIKIMPOLE (2101)
• Eldoret, Kenya
14 Mar
Its colours are so appealing to the eye!
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@Beestring (15324)
• Hong Kong
14 Mar
It takes a while to get things figured out when you move to a new house.
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@GardenGerty (163362)
• United States
15 Mar
Very cheerful planter. I have engaged with the mysteries of light switches in the past.
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@snowy22315 (188970)
• United States
15 Mar
Ha, I thought you were going to say that you found the light switch in the vase.
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@snowy22315 (188970)
• United States
17 Mar
@JudyEv I have panels of light switches in here. I have lived here almost 20 years, and seems I am always flipping the wrong one. I am glad nobody sees me. It's embarrassing.
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@JudyEv (352633)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Mar
@snowy22315 I think Vince sometimes worries about me but I've given up getting too flustered. if one doesn't work, then it must be the other!!
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@allknowing (145144)
• India
15 Mar
If they were there on the day you arrived they could have shown you around to make life easy for you.
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@FourWalls (74401)
• United States
15 Mar
That pot is beautiful. I agree: smart homes are too smart for some of us!
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@FourWalls (74401)
• United States
17 Mar
@JudyEv — just about the time you’re feeling at home the house sitting will be over.
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@JudyEv (352633)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Mar
@FourWalls Yes, that's the way it goes. 
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@RasmaSandra (84651)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
14 Mar
Actually that sounds like a lot of fun finding out about an unknown house,
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@Fleura (31596)
• United Kingdom
14 Mar
I remember being totally confused when I first arrived in the US. A colleague invited me to stay with her. I had bought myself an electric alarm clock (didn't want to be late my first day!) so I plugged it in, got ready for bed and turned the light out. Then I looked at the clock - it had gone off!
I got up again, turned the light on and went to investigate; the clock was on again. So I thought there must have been some sort of power glitch. I turned the light out, got into bed and looked at the clock - it was off.
I must have gone through this routine three times before I finally twigged that the wall switch by the door actually operated the power sockets! (The light in the room was from a lamp, but I hadn't really thought about that). It was the first time I had ever encountered such an arrangement!
I found a different power socket for the clock
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@JudyEv (352633)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Mar
It looks easy enough to do really. There are a lot of mosaic bits and pieces around too.
@changjiangzhibin89 (16914)
• China
17 Mar
It sounds as if you went into a labyrinth ! The house owner should tell you all about that.
The house owner should tell you all about that.2 people like this
@changjiangzhibin89 (16914)
• China
18 Mar
@JudyEv Sorry,I should have read your post carefully ! In fact ,you mistook the skylight for a light.
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@JudyEv (352633)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Mar
@changjiangzhibin89 Yes, that's what happened - and I couldn't work out why I couldn't turn the 'light' off. lol
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@jobelbojel (36819)
• Philippines
16 Mar
I would do the same thing., Look for the switch and try all the switches in the house.
The mosaic pot is colorful.
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@jobelbojel (36819)
• Philippines
17 Mar
@JudyEv at least now you can enjoy your stay.
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@JudyEv (352633)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Mar
@jobelbojel There is always at least one hiccup. Once it's happened, then I can relax more.
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@SIDIKIMPOLE (2101)
• Eldoret, Kenya
14 Mar
When it comes to appliances, I prefer to seek assistance. Most of them can malfunction at the least error
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@SIDIKIMPOLE (2101)
• Eldoret, Kenya
17 Mar
@JudyEv That is great of you! Best wishes.
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@JudyEv (352633)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Mar
There is a glass-covered hole in the lounge ceiling which goes through to the roof. This lets in sunlight through the day and makes the room a lot less dark.
