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
