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Tried a different way to run wire in a 1920s house in Portland
Had to get a wire from the basement to the attic for a smoke detector, and the old plaster walls were a nightmare. Instead of fishing like usual, I used a 3/8 inch flex bit and went up through the corner where two exterior walls meet, which was just hollow space. Saved me probably two hours of fighting lath and busted plaster. Anyone have a go-to method for those really old houses that always seems to work?
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emma4555mo ago
Nice! That corner trick is a lifesaver. I've done the exact same thing in my old Seattle place. Those exterior wall corners are often the only spots that aren't packed full of old insulation or fire blocks. Honestly, sometimes you just have to get a bit creative and stop fighting the house.
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shane_bell5mo ago
Totally, working with the house instead of against it saves so much headache. I've found that once you accept the quirks, you start seeing solutions instead of problems. What's the weirdest workaround you've had to use in your place?
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river_dixon5mo ago
Actually, fire blocks are usually in interior walls, not exterior ones.
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torres.blair3mo ago
Depends on the age of the house though, older ones are a different story.
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