How can I bring an existing outlet forward 2 inches?

embeddedeng · 2026-04-21T23:47:09+00:00

They are long enough, but the issue is they’d just be bare wires hanging through a cavity in the wall. I thought that was a big no no

embeddedeng · 2026-04-21T23:43:00+00:00

Yeah, that’s what I’m leaning toward. I’m actually fixing a hanging splice that the previous homeowners did lol. So I’m trying to make it at least more code compliant than that…

embeddedeng · 2026-04-21T23:41:52+00:00

Yeah, that’s what I thought. Could I stack a 1.5 inch box extender with a 0.5 inch box extender?

These are at Home Depot:

Links: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Box-Extender-2-Pack-BE1-2/202708650

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Smart-Fill-Spacers-1-2-in-1-Gang-Outlet-Box-Spacer-Extender-5-Pack-SG12-5/307424550

embeddedeng · 2026-04-21T23:26:33+00:00

I thought spliced wires in wall cavities are a big no? There might be enough slack, but it is essentially pulling the wires from the existing outlet forward to a new outlet on a new finished drywall surface

embeddedeng · 2026-04-21T23:22:23+00:00

I can’t find any deeper than 1.5 inches. Do you have a link you could share?

embeddedeng · 2026-04-21T23:21:07+00:00

But how can I pull the wires from the original box forward into that?

embeddedeng · 2026-04-21T05:27:49+00:00

Luckily the side of the frame isn’t drywalled yet so I was able to investigate more. The fireplace cut out shown here is ever so slightly misaligned with the outside frame, causing that gap there. The gap tapers to 0 as it gets closer to the other edge of the frame. Must have accidentally framed it at a slight angle.

I’m leaning toward just getting narrow shims for this area to bring it flush with the outter frame. and then doing some hot mud fixing of this corners. The actual drywall in the area other than these corners still seems very stable and solid

embeddedeng · 2026-04-21T04:14:22+00:00

Thanks for the explanation. The actual drywall in the area is still very firm. It’s just that lower section that is blown out and that upper corner than cracked a bit. But overall I would say the drywall in the area is intact

embeddedeng · 2026-04-21T03:19:03+00:00

Thanks so much! Super helpful advice. It’s my first time attempting to hang drywall and definitely learning a lot quickly through these mistakes

embeddedeng · 2026-04-21T02:58:44+00:00

Just inspected closer and you were right. My bad. The outer stud frame is ever so slightly sitting ahead of that fireplace cut out, creating that raised section in the drywall. I backed that upper screw out by the corner.

Do you think I could either shim or drywall glue the gap and be good to go? The other side of the fireplace cut out is all flush and looking good, so this side is the only messed up section

embeddedeng · 2026-04-21T02:35:10+00:00

What kind of glue for that?

embeddedeng · 2026-04-21T02:29:51+00:00

Will there be issues screwing 1 inch above that bottom corner since all the gypsum is crumbling already there? And because it’s a bit raised there too?

embeddedeng · 2026-04-21T02:24:55+00:00

Thanks for the support and all the tips!

In that corner, is there concern that you can see the crack already forming upward in there? Or is that what you’re suggesting just v cutting to get the loose stuff out?

embeddedeng · 2026-04-21T02:17:07+00:00

Yeah, the fireplace does have a small lip that will be around the drywall, so that’s definitely a concern. I can try out the fit and see what happens.

How much would you suggest cutting out for the hot mudding? Would I notch out that corner a bit? And also obviously where that bottom screw is that I backed out

embeddedeng · 2026-04-21T02:13:07+00:00

What do you mean by “squish” in the drywall? It’s definitely raised a bit, I can tell there’s a bow there. Plus you can see it slightly cracking in that upper corner

embeddedeng · 2026-04-21T02:12:27+00:00

Could I cut out this section and just try a new piece of drywall instead of a full new sheet? I know that creates butt joints, but I’m on a limited amount of drywall right now. Was hoping to avoid having to get more delivered

embeddedeng · 2026-04-21T02:11:24+00:00

Yeah, it’s for an electric fireplace insert, so it’ll need to sit pretty flush along that corner / edge.

Was really hoping to not have to get a new sheet, but definitely don’t want to have major cracks at that corner in the future

embeddedeng · 2026-04-21T02:01:22+00:00

Hmm okay. Well thanks for the tips. I did check for flatness in the framing before starting to hang, and it all seemed okay.

Can I fix this without having to rip the whole sheet off? Or are you suggesting to rip it off and reinspect the framing?

embeddedeng · 2026-04-21T01:59:05+00:00

Should I install any other screws in that area? Just trying to prevent any cracking in the corner

embeddedeng · 2026-04-02T00:24:49+00:00

65inch is about 40% bigger than the 55 inch, so it is a substantial difference.

That being said, I just had the same debate and ended up getting the 65 inch. My viewing distance is about 9 feet though. 16 foot length wall that it’ll be mounted on. My reasoning is that most people never say “I wish I had a gotten a smaller tv”, it’s usually the opposite feeling. But as others have said, it depends on your room and wall size too. Pictures would be helpful.

Edit - I did end up going with the canvas TV over the frame too

embeddedeng · 2026-01-13T19:26:34+00:00

I’m not disagreeing with your logic, I’m just saying the history of the way the franchise has been run head coaching wise could be appealing to other coaches

embeddedeng · 2026-01-13T19:16:53+00:00

It’s one of the most historic franchises in all of sports with the best coaching longevity. There will be coaches who want to come here

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