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6 Rookie Tips for Changing an Electrical Outlet
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The DIY Playbook
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I recently changed my first light switch and learned A LOT from this experience. I was always nervous to tackle a DIY electrical project because.... well, it's electrical! But I'm happy to report that changing and outlet/light switch isn't nearly as scary as I thought it would be! As long as you're careful and you follow these 6 rookie rips, you can do it too!
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TIP Before you even touch the outlet, you HAVE to turn off the electrical. To be extra safe, I turned off the electrical in the entire house (which posed a problem when I wanted to use the internet tutorials to refer back to… oops). But having the electrical off is ESSENTIAL for rookies like me.
TIP #3 Take a picture ... or a few!
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Published August 21st, 2016 3:30 PM
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William on Aug 21, 2016A lot of great tips for anyone who's never changed a switch or outlet. I'm one of those that changes them on the fly. Don't turn the power off.
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Lisa Imbruglia on Aug 23, 2016It's illegal here in Australia and New Zealand to do this work yourself.. if your house burns down you are not insured!
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