Restoring vintage electrical outlets

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In this video we show how to change electrical outlets, updating electrical outlets is an easy and fast process. Whether you need to replace burnt out electrical outlet or help updating electrical outlets, we show you how! #diyonthehouse

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Get the paint off your electrical outlets already! Just make sure to turn the electricity off first!

Do you have outlet covers that are the outdated almond color? When you’re SO over your boring outlets, this might be the most inexpensive way to dramatically transform them! This is SO simple!

I'm a really particular person. If I was a parent, I'd be one of the "choosy moms" that those peanut butter commercials love to talk about. One of the things I'm super particular about are the electrical outlets in our house. I especially hate the old round, bisque-colored ones that are throughout each room. But just this week, I made it my mission to improve the appearance of the outlets on one floor of our house (the finished basement). At Home Depot, I came across a life changing, money…

Ungrounded Outlets and the GFCI Solution | Safer Outlets In Old Homes.

Is this what your old wall outlets look like? I found a quick fix at Home Depot that won't break the bank and you don't have to hire an electrician. Here is…

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Come with me as I teach my wife how to change an outlet! #diy #flip #tipsandtricks #homerenovation #electrical #instareels #instagood

Repurposed outlet covers

Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlets block electrical power to prevent potentially dangerous shocks — they should be installed in any area that water is present such as bathrooms, kitchens and laundry rooms. Changing a standard outlet to a GFCI is a fairly easy and inexpensive project that will help protect you and your family.

Small Home renovations, and maintence must be done regularly! My advice don’t panic if your outlets aren’t working. These glitches can be addressed! #homerepairdiy #homemaintenanceschedule #homeimprovement

Pass & Seymour/Legrand 125-Volt 15-Amp Trademaster Antique Brass Decorator GFCI Electrical Outlet

Add an extra plug outlet to a cabinet or some other much needed location.

Do you have a loose electrical switch or outlet? The G-Clip eliminates the need to replace a damaged, plastic electrical box. Install the G-Clip by pressing it onto the edge of the electrical box, over the damaged hole. The G-Clip provides a new threaded mounting point to reattach your switch or outlet.

Do you have outlet covers that are the outdated almond color? When you’re SO over your boring outlets, this might be the most inexpensive way to dramatically transform them! This is SO simple!

What can I do to get rid of this, or do you have suggestions for covering it? It's on a part of the wall between the door and a cabinet and is maybe 1 ft wide at the most. The plate is only about 1.5 inches from the cabinet, so if I were to hang a small picture or something there, I think it would look odd being so close to the cabinet.