# \#wiring

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## [I spent the weekend rewiring my old house and I almost lost my mind](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/i-spent-the-weekend-rewiring-my-old-house-and-i-almost-lost-my-mind/47561)

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**Author:** [@Defizyn](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Defizyn)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 6:37pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/i-spent-the-weekend-rewiring-my-old-house-and-i-almost-lost-my-mind/47561 "2026-05-14T18:37:44Z")

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Honestly, I completely underestimated how stressful it is to mess with home electrics. My house still had some ancient, sketchy wiring hiding behind the walls, and after a couple of outlets started sparking last week,…

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## [Smart home wiring during a reno: what's actually worth it in Ontario (2026)](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/smart-home-wiring-during-a-reno-whats-actually-worth-it-in-ontario-2026/47196)

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**Author:** [@BuildersLTD](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/BuildersLTD)\
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**Last updated:** [May 9, 2026, 7:56pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/smart-home-wiring-during-a-reno-whats-actually-worth-it-in-ontario-2026/47196 "2026-05-09T19:56:50Z")

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When your walls are already open Most GTA homeowners don’t think about smart home integration until after the drywall goes back up. That’s the expensive version. Retrofitting smart lighting, thermostats, or whole-home au…