Articles
Straight answers on old house wiring.
Written from real jobs and real questions in Cecil County. If a topic you need is missing, call and ask; the answer is free either way.
August 15, 2026
Buying a House With Knob and Tube in Cecil County
The contract is signed and page four of the inspection report says the house still runs on 1920s wiring. What the finding actually means, what fixing it costs in this county, and the four ways buyers and sellers really settle it before closing.
Read the articleAugust 1, 2026
Attic Insulation Over Knob and Tube Wiring
Insulation crews will not blow a single bale over live knob and tube, and for good reason. What the code says, how to find out if your attic wiring is even live, and the order of work that saves money before heating season.
Read the article