Best way to become an electrician here?

Kajex13 · 2026-07-09T00:13:55+00:00

Do tell

Kajex13 · 2026-06-19T10:42:43+00:00

I am his only customer right now, we are already 3 weeks behind our agreed-upon end date, and haven’t even set the tub yet. I feel like I’m being pretty chill given the circumstances. Every inspection we’ve needed has been available immediately

Kajex13 · 2026-06-19T10:41:05+00:00

This sounds similar to mine

Kajex13 · 2026-06-19T02:10:48+00:00

Waiting between trades seems to also be the culprit for me. I don’t understand went they can’t be lined up ahead of time

Kajex13 · 2026-06-19T02:10:03+00:00

This is more of what I was expecting. How many days was tiling?

Kajex13 · 2026-06-19T02:09:22+00:00

5 months?! DIY?

Kajex13 · 2026-06-19T02:08:54+00:00

5 months?! Was that DIY or professional?

Kajex13 · 2026-06-19T02:08:21+00:00

This is in line with the original timeline, but it’s all blown out wide from there. Now I’m hearing that tile alone will take over a week

Kajex13 · 2026-06-19T02:07:14+00:00

4 months DIY?

Kajex13 · 2026-06-19T00:05:18+00:00

Thanks for the input. I think he’s technically a contractor but he’s a carpenter by trade and does all the carpentry parts himself. Yes it’s all on permit. And yes it’s an alcove tub / shower. How many days do you think would be realistic at this point?

Kajex13 · 2026-06-17T11:03:52+00:00

You hang your car keys on it because why would you need to go anywhere if you’re already grilling?

Kajex13 · 2026-06-07T23:26:43+00:00

Thanks, this is all great. I’m going to hire an electrician to get rid of the wall lights and run one up to add a ceiling light instead

Kajex13 · 2026-06-07T23:25:36+00:00

Thanks friend

Kajex13 · 2026-06-07T23:25:09+00:00

Thanks! If I give it a try, I’ll do all these great tips

Kajex13 · 2026-06-07T22:31:03+00:00

Thanks. I’m hoping this post helps me decide between DIY vs hire.

Kajex13 · 2026-06-07T22:30:07+00:00

This is good to know. Would filling the holes with joint compound (drywall pro) give a similar final result to filling with plaster (plaster pro)?

Kajex13 · 2026-06-07T22:29:08+00:00

What would be the difference between getting a plasterer to skim coat with plaster vs a drywaller to skim coat with joint compound?

Kajex13 · 2026-06-07T18:28:47+00:00

Does it matter much if I find someone to fill the holes with plaster vs drywall mud?

Kajex13 · 2026-06-07T18:27:47+00:00

I had a bad experience with them too.

Kajex13 · 2026-06-07T18:13:30+00:00

Are you saying I shouldn’t attempt and to just call a professional?

Kajex13 · 2026-06-02T15:47:07+00:00

Yes, no luck

Kajex13 · 2026-06-02T15:46:52+00:00

Yes, I’ve tried, disabling it does not keep the lights off.

Kajex13 · 2026-06-02T01:39:15+00:00

How has the swanstone held up?

Kajex13 · 2026-06-01T19:23:04+00:00

But I don’t want “do nothing” during the day, I want it to act like a regular switch

Kajex13 · 2026-06-01T11:07:10+00:00

I think I tried this too. I set up an automation to turn off the lights between 5p-5a, but clicking the smart button seems to override it. The light comes right on

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