Title: How to Run Wire Through Walls | PlanItDIY
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Content: Use a work light if you need light. Make sure the power is off near the outlet you’ll be working with using a voltage tester. Remove all wall-mounted items from the area that you will be running the wires. Locate the studs and plumbing in the wall using a stud finder. Mark these locations with a pencil. Measure and draw the lines where you want to cut out the drywall. Then cut through with a drywall saw. Save the cut piece so you can place it back in after the project is complete. Cut a hole through each stud using a right-angle saw and a 1-1/2″ hole saw. This will create a pathway for our plastic conduit tubing.