Don't forget the electric outlets and switches. These are small details, but they will contribute a great deal to your home's safety and style. Here are 8 FAQs which deal with some important ...

Adding an electrical outlet next to an existing light switch is easy, as long as there is a neutral wire in the box.Step 1: Turn the power supply off to the light switch at the main electrical panel.

Electrical outlets, light switches and toilet paper roll holders are hard to avoid. Often building codes dictate where these can be placed, which can sully otherwise beautiful backsplashes and ...

5. Connect your outlet. Strip the ends of your wires clean to about ¾ on an inch and attach the black wire that goes to the light switch and a black jumper wire to the power source with a wire nut.

In your new home, perhaps you have upside down outlets that don't have an associated wall switch or maybe you don't like the way they look. If desired, you can you switch the orientation around ...

Installing electrical outlets and switches is neither intuitive nor angst-free. It takes intense concentration, knowing which wires go where and how tightly to wrap them, and remaining hyper ...