Mini Milestone Achieved

There are certain things, when after staring at them for long periods of time wanting to tackle them but you can't because there is work that still needs to be completed, and then finally completing that work, that offer a great sense of satisfaction when you can finally address them. 

Such was the case with the installation of the can lights and speaker wire in the chases above the entertainment and kitchen counter areas.  If allowed me to finally begin closing in the the chases.

The Chase is the open space above the entertainment area

As mentioned in previous posts, the chases house wiring for power outlets, lights and switches, speaker wires for the entertainment center, as well as all of the plumbing between the indoor AC/Heating system and it's outside condenser unit, and on the kitchen side, the water lines to the kitchen and bathrooms.  It was critical that all infrastructure be fully in place because once the chases were sealed in, that was it, there would be no future access short of cutting into the wall again.

With the installation of the now eight can lights over the entertainment area and the earlier work in the kitchen area, I could FINALLY begin sealing the chases!

Before

After.  Ahhhhh.....

It sure feels good to FINALLY see drywall up there!!

Completing a pending task or even part of one is a great motivator for other things and can be a milestone of sorts.  

Closing in the kitchen chase is next!