Snaking Wires
by The Old-House Journal Technical Staff
Have you ever found yourself dreading
the arrival of the electrician on a
renovation project? Sure, new circuits
are nice, but not at the expense of a
month's worth of plaster repair, or
the destruction of a section of
decorative cornice molding. But don't
panic: there are ways to conceal
wiring with little disruption to finished
surfaces.
What follows is an outline of some
of the tricks used to navigate wiring
through walls, floors, and ceilings
with minimal disruption to finished
surfaces. These tips and techniques
can save you time whether you are
doing the work yourself or coaching
your electrician.
Electrical Risers and Feeders
Unless you are connecting into an
existing circuit, the