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Electrical wiring and junction boxes that are designed for usage in an existing home.

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"Old Work" electrical box: should it be screwed into the stud?

When I've had to do this, here's how I did it: Cut the new opening to size for the new box. Then cut 2 pieces of 1/2" plywood about 2" x 8" or so. Apply glue and slip them into the opening above and …
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