It’s always a great temptation, at least if you’re a guy, to dive into a project and improvise as you go. That’s okay for standup comedy (at least when it works), but why add to your electrical labors when you don’t need to? A pad of paper and a pen or pencil are still useful tools (even in the computer age) for visualizing your wiring. They can make the job easier and can save you some time by pointing out shortcuts and problems ahead of time. You might discover, for example, that a switch-controlled receptacle will provide light in a dormer bedroom more easily than trying to install a ceiling light. You also might need a plan to get a permit, although not every building department requires one for electrical work. A plan will give you an accurate count of fixtures, devices, circuit breakers, and electrical boxes needed for the job as well as an approximate measure of needed cable. You don’t want to go running back to a supplier because you’re short two receptacles.
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