I have several rooms where the light switch controls a wall socket instead of a ceiling fixture. I would like to have the wall switch control a ceiling fixture instead. To do this I need to remove the existing metal switch box and replace it with a plastic "old work" switch box.
What is the easiest way to remove the old metal switch box doing as little damage to the wall as possible? So far I have tried cutting the box out with a saber saw, but have not found a blade that will do it. How would an electrician do this job?