Get home, taken down the existing light, and discover that the wiring is OLD... as in, probably original on our 1927 house ... I've put in a new electrical box in the cieling, and will be ...

Only a professional can properly assess the condition of old wiring ... the National Electrical Code (NEC) and most local codes, existing knob-and-tube wiring can remain in a house upon a code ...

How do you tell your old wiring gauge? Here’s a simple visual using your pocket change. An electrical cable is ... and ...

Electrical problems in your old house can be right there in plain ... prong outlets but some older homes don’t in some of the house wiring. This means there’s a heightened risk of shock ...

Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things related to home improvement and good design. She previously worked in the decor and lifestyle spaces for digital publishers ...

One branch runs up the plumbing chase (along with NM/Romex and MC or AC/metal clad electrical wiring) to the attic ... and it is all within the house's thermal envelope, so while I'd try to ...