Dear James: We are converting our family room into a bedroom and laundry room. I am pretty handy and want to do most of the wiring myself. Are there some common wiring errors I should look out for?—Anne R.
Dear Anne: Wiring a room looks like a simple project, especially when watching a professional electrician working on a house under construction with framed walls. It appears you just drill some holes in the studs; nail a few conduit boxes in place for lights, outlets, and switches; and attach them with wire.
It actually is much more detailed work than it appears. Unless you have some experience with electrical work, I recommend you invest the money to have it done professionally. Just one wire overheating inside a finished wall from improper installation can result in a house fire. A fire inside a wall can spread quickly inside the walls before you are aware of it.
