[bayfarmer]

While I am not a licensed electrician, I am way beyond Time-Life. I have done a lot of wiring in new situations and rehabs where the drywall has been removed. In this case I do not want to cut into the structure of the house more than I have to. An example of the type of information I am seeking follows: A retired electrician told me that you can run new wiring by removing baseboards, notching 2x4's around a room. Is this a good idea? The same electrician told me I could ground a GFI outlet by placing a jumper wire between the neutral and ground screws. This I know is not a good idea - so I really do not trust the source. Again is there a source for this kind of information other than practical experience?