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Pulling Ethernet Cable Through Existing Construction (Retrofit)

How do I run cable through single - multistory homes? I know how to actually pull the wire through I just need to know how the heck to get through the obstacles in the walls. Like the firewall, horizontal stud, etc.. I have all the tools needed (fish wire, punchdown tool, etc..) but need diagrams or any help from contractors on how to get the cable through the obstacles like horizontal studs in a pre-existing construction environment. Once I get the cable through I can do the boxes with faceplates or whatever no problem. Just need to know how to get by these OBSTICLE. Any contractors out there? Remember I have pre-existing construction (sheetrock). Thanks

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Gary Dewrell

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Ok thanks. Well my most concern was getting around the obstacles like AC lines, and insulation. Most people I ask for blueprints do not have them. I can make everything look cosmetically pleasing but the only thing was no to get killed by an AC line in the process. Also I want to know the best way to wire a single story home if I have both a crawl space and an attic. Above or underneath?

Do you know of any training videos that show the wiring of pre existing construction? Also maybe some patching tips for holes that are needed to pull cable.