CJ Nielsen walks through the realities of electrical work on an 1860s historic home remodel, where preserving original trim, doors, and lath-and-plaster walls shapes every decision. Rather than opening full wall channels, the crew relies on strategic access holes, fiberglass fish rods, and flexible fish tapes to route wiring with minimal damage. CJ also addresses the divisive "diversa bit," cautioning against blind drilling where a simple access hole would reduce liability. Pre-construction planning and tight communication with the general contractor prove just as essential as the tools themselves — particularly when balancing modern lighting design and updated electrical with a structure that wasn't built to accommodate either.

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