Thank you so much for all your help. My girlfriends Dad works for a lumber co. He can get damaged (just the ends) 12X4s for a couple bucks a sheet. I doubt they have that special 1/2" that you were talking about. Can you get that at Home Depot? Do you remember the cost? I have never mudded and taped on ceilings before. I have only taped and mudded once actually (I am only 21 and did it helping my Dad). We don't want to put any texture on the ceiling, just have it smooth. I am a little worried about it but I think I'll be fine.
What kind of trim would you recommend? Fish eye, baffle, trim, or reflective?
12AWG should be fine then?
Finally, thanks for spelling spigot...now I know how to spell it
