Replace electrical outlet

Old houses often have ungrounded outlets which can be a hazard. Learn how you can ground these outlets and make them safe.

Are your outlets holding plugs nice and snug? If not, it might be time for you to change them out. Yes, fatigued outlets are a nuisance but they can also be potential fire hazards. And what about the appearance of your outlets? Are they old and outdated and could stand a new look? Don’t be intimidated! It’s not as hard as it looks (or expensive!) to replace an electrical outlet. ScrewdriverNeedle nose pliersNew electrical outlet (Also called a receptacle.

Do you have 2-prong outlets in your house? We have a few and it's frustrating because many of the things we want to plug into them have 3 prongs. After…

I don’t know about you but when I have a freshly painted house, I HATE seeing old outlets. They stick out like a sore thumb and it’s a constant reminder screaming “I don’t match!” So I took it upon myself to learn how to change them out (thank you dear husband!) and now I shall…

How to replace electrical outlets in your home.

Quick! You wake up late for work to find that your alarm clock is off. But the power… the power’s still on. What happened? Well, your trusty alarm clock (or phone) might just have been plugged into a less trusty outlet that refuses to grip onto anything plugged into it. Those loose plugs sometimes fall out completely with a possible fire hazard on your hands. When you plug something in that doesn’t feel quite snug, it’s probably the plug.

We polled 400 people to find out the best places to put electrical outlets in a house! Here are 25 places people either love them, or WISH they had them!

Do you have outlet covers that are the outdated almond color? I found an amazing product that I am super excited to share with you that will fix mismatched ele…