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Old Work Wiring Methods

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

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

Ceiling Fan And Light Separately

Drywall ring loosely fitted for size around a ceiling fan box

Remove Recessed Lights

Recessed lights before being removed for the installation of pendant lights

Change Recessed Lights

An outlet box in the wall with a broken screw hole

Broken Outlet Box Screw Hole

Front and Rear of an Old Style Ceiling Electrical Pancake Box for Knob and Tube Wiring

Replace Old Ceiling Pancake Box

Three very old non-grounding type electrical receptacle outlets

To Ground A Two Prong Outlet

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

Finished kitchen glass cabinet lighting and under cabinet lights

Kitchen Cabinet Lighting Installed

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

Wiremold Garage Ceiling Outlet

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