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With all that you've said, you probably have a balloon frame house as well,
so I think I'd just run new lines to the bathrooms and install new outlets

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Is it original wiring? (K&T?)


Yes


Only reason I ask is if it is K&T, I'm wondering how well a GFI would
deal with the neutral, seing as how one neutral typically served many
loads. Maybe wouldn't make a difference.


I thought a GFI just measured the difference between
the line and neutral currents?

Tom Horne, where are you?

Your options are as Travis listed (unless again, it's original wiring,
and you have a fusebox and therefore no breaker to replace); or to cut
out some plaster and install a larger box.


I was hoping I wouldn't have to cut the (lath and) plaster.

I think we need to know more about what state your wiring is in before
any other options can be offered.


Old and funky (k+t).

Thanks