Birmingham's beautiful bungalows and craftsman homes have one not-so-beautiful secret: knob-and-tube wiring still lurking in the walls of homes built before 1945. It's not automatically dangerous, but it doesn't tolerate modern loads — and most insurance carriers now refuse to renew policies on homes with active K&T circuits.
If your panel has glass fuses instead of breakers, you should plan a panel upgrade. A 200-amp service replacement in Birmingham runs $2,200–$3,400 with a licensed electrician.
After the panel, the priority order is: kitchen and bath circuits (highest load), then bedroom circuits (smoke alarms need consistent power), then living room, then attic.
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