Wire fishing

Jessica asks:

We are remodeling our living room. We have valuted ceilings, but no light fixtures. We are wanting to add fixtures. The problem we are having is how to install fixtures without having to tear down the sheetrock while still tying them into the switches that currently turn on an outlet.

Jake's answer:

Jessica,

Short of running an exposed wire mold or having access behind the drywall, I don't have an easy answer. Talented electricians can "fish" wire and minimize drywall damage. Watch out for the untalented ones, they can get a little hammer crazy.