A step made in walking; a stride. 2. A unit of length equal to 30 inches (0.76 meter). 3. The distance spanned by a step or stride, especially: a. The modern version of the Roman pace, measuring five English feet. Also called geometric pace.
The price for a whole-house rewiring jobâincluding opening up walls, running new wires, connecting switches, outlets and fixtures, and then repairing the messâis $3,500 to $8,000 for an average-sized home.
1 Rewire the house: $1,000-$2,000. An abandoned house could have electrical problems and need wiring replaced to prevent fires.  New paint: a few hundred to $2,000. Depending on the size of the house, a new paint job could cost a few thousand dollars.