Remove old abandoned metal elec box

theparty · 2009-10-16T16:48:15+00:00

I want to remove a single metal box from the wall of my hallway. Therewas a switch there that operated the light in the attic, it was higherup on the wall and unsightly. I am moving the wires and connections toanother box on the other side of the walll (in a closet, with a blankcover), and putting a light with pull chain in the attic. I want to doas little damge to the wall as posible, then I'll repair the openingwith wood and plaster. It looks like the box is nailed to a stud withtwo nails visible going through the box. What's the correct procedure?