Easy Electrical Outlet Cover Tip
I found an amazing product that I am super excited to share with you that will fix mismatched electrical outlets and electrical outlet covers.
A decorator wall plate.
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Thanks so much and I hope to see you over at Dream Design DIY,
Tiffany
Suggested materials:
- Decorator wall plate (The Home Depot)
- Screwdriver
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Kittyon Aug 17, 2019Us females? Let’s not further limit ourselves. Smart people, female and male, hire a licensed electrician to do these jobs.
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Kateon Nov 29, 2020The wiring is simple. First.... Turn off the electricity! Re wire and it’s done. ( Still think these are a face.....)
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Flipturnon Sep 27, 2020I see that the original question for this posting is dated in 2016.
Choices in outlet features and covers have improved considerably since then.
If you are wanting to upgrade the look of your electrical outlet covers to the squarish style then I would recommend that you go the extra step and replace the entire older box with one that has usb charging ports integrated.
Square outlet covers where the screws are hidden are also available now.
These are often referred to as Decora covers. These fit both electrical outlets and rocker style (as opposed to toggle style) light switches.
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Flipturnon Sep 30, 2020You're welcome.
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See below...they are full decorator switch plates for 1, 2 and 3 toggle switches. On Amazon.com, and sold by ESL.
Suggesting outlets be reworked is not necessary. The grounding issue is only critical for certain appliances. The only caveat I have is that u looked at these on Amazon a while ago and some reviews said that the additional thickness of the cover didn’t allow for full insertion of some plugs, which could present an possibility of arcing and fire risk.
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