[chapstic2001]

All,
I appreciate your points, all of them. There are a lot of things I did not consider. From the obvious (finding a hot wire) to the not so obvious (voiding the warranty). With that said, I do feel confident in doing the job myself. Just take my time and do the job right. Fortunately my buddy approves all local floor plans and properly lines. So I am hoping a case of Guinness can get my hands on the wiring diagrams. I was hoping to wire my living room for surround sound too. The problem is, I live in a townhouse and my pantry and living room are both in the middle level.

Thanks again....I will let you know how it goes.