Installing a new electrical outlet in a finished wall can seem like a big task due to the potential for drywall damage, but there's one great hack you can use.

This brilliant outlet cover plate adds a USB port to your wall, no wiring necessary By Shawn Knight March 31, 2015, 17:15 17 comments Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.

If you’re installing or replacing an electrical outlet, ... to replace 12 outlets. Most outlets and wall plates come in similar shapes and sizes, so they’re easy to mix and match.

If you've come to the chilling conclusion that a draft is coming from your electrical outlet, don't panic. This is actually a fairly common problem—especially in older homes—and one that has a ...

If this results in a sunken receptacle that shows gaps between the wall plate and outlets, you can try spacers, and there are several types available. The simplest are C-shaped plastic bits that ...

Electrical outlets, light switches and toilet paper roll holders are hard to avoid. ... is to coordinate the color of the switch plate with the wall or material surrounding it.

Some large appliances need additional electrical current to function properly, so a 20-amp outlet is often necessary. The different shape of the slot means you can't accidentally plug high-power ...

All you need is an electric outlet box, a grounded extension cord, a wall outlet and a plate to go with it. You'll need to saw into your desk as well as do a little bit of wire stripping, ...

Fortunately, installing an electrical outlet with built-in USB ports is a fairly straightforward DIY venture that can make all the difference. ... Step 4: Remove the existing wall plate and outlet.