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Am electrician and live in a double-wide so I haven't tinkered with it beyond swapping some devices. Feels good to be able to just do stuff like this, as simple as it is. I was not raised to be very handy so learning all this has been a deliberate process.

Uh, this doesn't count as a legal, professional consultation and you should always seek a licensed professional when it comes to electricity in your home.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Good job, I have no training so am currently running a long ethernet cable across my landing from my living room (where the fibre cable runs in) over to my office. When I "eventually" decorate I'll pin it properly along the skirting at least

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

What kind of access do you have underneath? Crawlspace?

Drill a hole at both ends and pull it up through. Fill hole with clear silicone caulk. Be prepared to smell like vinegar.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Haha! This is on the first floor, so it's a level up. Between my living room and office is the shared bathroom and second bedroom, so whilst I'm no expert at all I do think it's better to run it externally rather than drill any holes

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 days ago

Yeah maybe. Do you have an attic?