Day 3

And the non-existent god said "Let there be canister lights!"

From all appearances the electrician did a great job so far. However, the job is not yet complete, as the wall switches are not done and we want canister lights installed in the hallway next to the kitchen, above the wet bar and in the alcove outside the bathroom. Here's the exact detailed list of what we needed from the electrician. I'm sure he saw this list then pictured his kids at the Harvard graduation ceremonies...

1. Add wiring for two outlets for the island to come down through ceiling along center post
2. Remove wiring and switch for ceiling vent
3. Add wiring for microwave above stove
4. Wiring for garbage disposal
5. Wiring for dishwasher
6. Wiring for under-cabinet lighting (Note there will be seven total fixtures, see illustration below)
7. Canister lights for kitchen (six total)
8. Canister light in hallway next to kitchen
9. Canister light above wet bar
10. Canister light in alcove outside bathroom
11. Lighting for above island (set up connection only, we have not purchased yet)
12. Switch outside kitchen that currently controls kitchen and hallway lights to be expanded to four switches in this order form left to right: hallway, above island, under cabinet, kitchen ceiling
13. Relocate outlet for refrigerator

But more importantly the plumber did not come back to finish what he'd begun. Earlier in the day I called Sol to let him know that I was not happy at all with the plumber's quote of $1590 compared to Sol's initial estimate of $750. Sol said that was ridiculous and he would give the plumber a call. I hope that was not part of the reason he didn't show up, since I already paid him $840 for the work he did yesterday.