Short on amps

I want a kiln. I looked at one at the ceramic supply. They will deliver and set it up. I got a phone number from them for a very nice electrician that has experience installing the wiring and ventilation systems. I made the decision it will be in the cellar. My goal for a time frame is to have it in and have my first firing before July 4th. It may take 6-8 weeks for the kiln to get from the west coast to NY and I am going on vacation for a few weeks in May so I am being realistic I think. I am first going to clean the cellar, recycle old furniture to use down there, deal with the low temps in the winter by moving anything that cant get that cold into a spare bedroom. I even found this thing that you put on the sink drain so it doesn't get clogged.
My first task after talking to the electrician was to find out the ampage coming into the house. He said it would be great if it was 200amps but I could still do it with 150amps but I won't be able to run the stove or the pool filter at the same time...this could be a pain in the butt I thought but then my Step-mom and I talked and she's right, it's not like I am going to be firing everyday, I don't use the stove anyway but the pool....that's another story. Since I have no clue how long a kiln even has to run for I am guessing 24-36 hours based on something I "think" I remember my teacher Michael saying but then I think he was just telling us about a special firing he was doing. Anyway none of this matters now b/c I just went and checked the breaker box like the electrician said and BAD NEWS I only have 100amps coming in to each of the flats (2 family house 2 separate boxes).
I have no idea how you get more amps. I am guessing that it must come from the power pole soooo does Nimo (power company) just do this if you ask them? Do they charge? How much does it cost if they do? How long does it take for them to do it? Can my electrician do it? If I have them do it and they go in my cellar are they going to find something wrong that I don't even know about and make me move out of my house b/c its unsafe????? OK a bit dramatic but I am stressing now, it just seems like EVERY time I try and do something to my house / yard it turns into drama, I can't seem to just hire someone to do something I want, pay them and have it done. This has been happening for years, I plan everything out take forever to commit to the plan, drive everyone around me crazy and finally I am at peace with my choice and then the road blocks begin.
So on a lighter note, I have the weekend off, plan to spend it with the cuz Munch and some friends. Munch and I are going to the clay supply place, she has never gets to go with me b/c of her school and my work hours. Her birthday is March 7th so I am gonna get her some artsy stuff of her choice. Cuz Joshie is busy with this play rehearsal so he can't come.
My other goal this weekend is to try and fix my computer so I can post some pics, my corel is not working, I am computer stupid and there is no geek squad to call I am going to try and call Dell and see if they can help me but I hate doing that it takes hours. On the positive side it will give Munch time on the wheel and our blog won't be so boring. Off I go.

Covered in Clay

My house is a wreck! Something has to be done. I realize now I can not keep working in the house well at least not how I have been. My wheel is in the living room. I have turned the dinning room into storage. The kitchen of course is involved because of clean up and for mixing slip. Laney Lue and I end up covered and clay is tracked everywhere.
My options:
The attic- I don't want to carry supplies up and down 2 flights of stairs plus it is not refinished so I will sweat or freeze for 9 months out of the year. I have thought of turning this area into master bed and bath then I would have room in my flat for a studio BUT that will keep the mess where I have to live and I can't put a kiln in the attic at least I don't think I can...where would I vent to, the electric to be run would be outrageous cost.
The cellar- The cellar is huge, it is low in some spots but there is two big sinks, the breaker box is there so that would be the best place for the kiln from what I have read. (dunno how heavy kiln is but at least there is only five steps and a bill co door to access it ). There are some small windows and I am thinking I could vent threw one of them. It doesn't freeze down there but is a little chilly in the winter. I could box off my work area and use an electric heater if I had to but will it be too damp??? will this effect my wheel or my kiln later on??? will my clay dry who knows. Should I just put the kiln in the garage so I can just open the door and not have to vent but then there is the wiring...the kiln will be far from the breaker box and that will increase the cost plus I think it will be easier if everything is in one location.
New building- should I go threw the drama to just build a little shed in the back yard to work in...this will be expensive and I will have to deal with the city and the permits YUCK! I also don't have much room in my yard and I want to be able to do some outdoor firing (because I am sure the city will love that).
I don't know yet but I know I have to do something and fast!!!