The Easy Fix for Perfect Outlets & Switches for Under $5
If you’re like me and you’ve never heard of oversized outlet covers until now, let me tell you why you need them in your life.
It might be a small change, but they make such a BIG difference.
Of course you could sand the raised paint down, use spackling to smooth any dips, then probably sand again. But you’ll have to then primer over the spackling, then paint one, possibly two, coats of paint over the primer.
No thanks, I’m lazy and the majority of switches and outlets in our house look like this. Which ultimately adds up to a LOT of time spent fixing tiny details.
All you need for this is a flat head screwdriver.
The oversized cover, or switch plate, is just enough to cover the yucky paint from previous owners and renters without looking crazy on the walls.
To be honest, once they’re on the walls I don’t even notice the size difference. I mean, how much time do you REALLY spend analyzing the size of your outlet covers!?
For your convenience, I have some shoppable links in my blog on these oversized covers.
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL POST ON MY BLOG.
Oversized outlet covers will also fix other problems too.
Like if the builders cut the outlet holes too big when installing the outlet, or existing covers that don’t sit flush against the wall.
Now you might ask why I didn't fix the other miscellaneous scratches from where a previous occupants dog also marked up the wall.
The honest answer to that is... I'm in a hurry.
This is in my nursery for baby #2 and I'm getting way close to his arrival. So it will happen eventually, just not right now.
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Great quick fix! Bless new baby :)
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