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There are several options for running new wiring when extending a phone system. The simplest is to just leave it exposed, though this is not only unsightly but also leaves the wiring vulnerable to being damaged. Below are some alternatives:
Concealing exposed wiring. To protect the new wiring and make it as unnoticeable as possible, look at nearby cabinets, closets, shelving, door and window frames, baseboards, and other trim. With the use of telephone wire clips or staples, the wire can be secured along any of these features, making it almost invisible. Better yet, if you have carpeting, simply remove the hardware along the edges, route the wire underneath, and then re-tack the carpet.
Routing wire through walls. If your home’s walls are made from drywall (as opposed to lath and plaster), it is very easy to drill through a wall to route telephone wires from one room to the next. Find a spot between studs (using an electronic stud finder makes this foolproof) and drill through the wall just above the trim with a 1/4-inch drill bit at least 5 inches long. Inserting the wire into a straw will make feeding the wire through the wall a snap.
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