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How to remove a wall bottom plate around live electrical wiring during selective demolition. When you’re doing partial or selective demo, you don’t always have the option to fully disconnect power right away. This is common in occupied homes, phased renovations, or when you’re waiting for an electrician to come back and complete everything at once. Instead of pulling the plate out and risking damage to the cable, you can carefully cut relief sections of wood on each side of the wire, stopping well before you reach the cable itself. Then break that small wood section free so the plate can be removed in pieces without stressing or nicking the wiring. This method helps protect existing electrical runs, prevents unnecessary repairs, and keeps the project moving safely until the proper electrical work can be completed. Follow for more renovation tips, demolition techniques, and real-world jobsite methods that save time and prevent costly mistakes.