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Old-work wiring methods explained through photos and articles for renovation in existing homes

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Bathroom Fan Switch Wiring Video

Add Outlet From Existing Switch

A close shot of a broken light bulb socket with a pull chain hanging by two electrical wires in an attic.

Repair Broken Attic Light

The package from a Westinghouse side mount ceiling fan box

Side Mount Fan Box

Outdoor light fixture mounted with an indoor electrical box, duct tape, and caulk

Repair An Outdoor Light Fixture

Old kitchen hood

Kitchen Hood Replacement

Blank opening for an outside light next to a front door

Old Exterior Light Fixture

Two switches mounted to the two gang switch box without a finish wall plate

Ceiling Fan And Light Separately

Removing old switch box by prying it away from the wood stud with an old screwdriver

Adding Bathroom Fan Switch

Bare Kitchen walls after all old cabinets, counter top, and appliances have been removed

Extend Kitchen Electrical Outlets

Wiremold V5703 Support Clip with a toggle bolt through it ready to be pushed into the hole in the ceiling

Wiremold Garage Ceiling Outlet

Old wall switch with wires connected pulled out from the wall electrical box. The white wire on the switch is not a neutral. It is a LINE (Hot) wire being used to provide power to the switch. The black wire on the switch is the LOAD wire which feeds the power to the switched outlet.

Convert Switched Outlet To Hot

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