appreciate the sound advice. I’ve rewired plenty of houses that I’m comfortable with DIMS and know most of the NEC.

the problem is time and effort. I’m getting older and just don’t have the drive I used to have 20 years ago. the biggest problem is the house is still mostly original plaster lathe which is a huge pita for running new electrical across four floors. add to that the other litany of projects I have to do plus daily life/work. it’s a lot.

if I was 10 years younger I’d probably start one room at a time, but I’m old enough now that I look forward to taking my daily naps before bedtime.

I reserved myself to a modest retirement when I bought this house because I knew the risks going in.