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Moving a light switch

Question:  I\'m wondering how a DIYer can move a light switch from one side of a doorway to the other?

Jake's answer:  Depends if the DIYer knows how to run wiring, knows how to patch drywall and paint drywall.  If that person knows all of that stuff then the answer is "Yes".  You need to determine if the wire comes from above or below and what is above or below in your home.  An attic or basement would be nice.  You will have to pull the wire, add a junction box, and set the new box.  Do not "bury" the junction box.  This must be left accessible. 

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