Shower Saga Update

Now that all the damage has been done, and the insurance company has finished its investigations, it is time to begin repairs. Firstly, to get our lives back and our house in order, but also to release from captivity the portion of repair money the insurance company is holding hostage until we demonstrate we are using the money for repairs and not for... I'm not sure what else we would use it for. Parachute pants?

It is turning out to be surprisingly difficult to locate a drywall person to repair our ceiling. Anyone we've been able to get a recommendation for is either too busy to take a small job, or has retired. So the search for a reputable drywaller continues. But we were able to get recessed lights put in (not technically part of the repairs, but if the ceiling had to be open, may as make the best of it) and we will get carpet installed in short order (Thanksgiving makes next week too short, but hopefully the week after). 

There is two awesome things about the recessed lights. One, I get way more light over my stove and all my food prep areas. Two, I got rid of the ugliest, most useless light fixture that was off center with the rest of the light fixtures. As a bonus, the electrician found and removed some wire that had gotten nicked, most likely during the removal of the ceiling, and was a fire hazard.

So, I have found the silver lining in  a very wet cloud.

~PhysicsGal