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It probably seems like light switch covers should be pretty simple. Unfortunately, after visiting their local hardware store, many leave confused and frustrated. Luckily, there are some basic guidelines and measurements you can keep in mind to make the process of selecting and buying covers a bit easier. As long as you know what you need and keep the measurements in mind, you should be able to avoid any unnecessary aggravation. The Basics Measurements aren't incredibly helpful if you don't know how the object is being measured. With a table, you need to know which number is the length, width, and...

It's common for people to think of electrical cover plates as merely functional. Paint, molding, furniture, and flooring all tend to get much more attention. This isn't uncommon, but it's worth considering how minor touches and additions can impact the overall appearance. Incorporating wallplates into your design plans doesn't take a lot of time or effort, but it could help put the finishing touches on a home or office. Attention to detail is never a bad idea, and nickel wallplate designs can work well in a variety of settings. Classic The classics never truly go out of style, but they're not...

Electrical outlets are the quiet workhorses of the modern household. They safely and efficiently meet many residential electrical needs by serving as no-nonsense dispensers of the power that fuels daily life. Without the ability to plug in around the home and office, today’s electronics would be little more than unwieldy paperweights. Because of their importance to life as we know it, electrical outlets and their accompanying wallplates come in a wide array of styles and configurations. In fact, regardless of your practical requirements or sense of style, there’s likely an outlet and wallplate that can fill your need. Thanks to...

You live amongst them, yet you may have never paid much attention to them. You may even be looking at one now, and yet you probably have no idea what’s going on behind your outlet cover plates. So long as your electrical outlets are working, you may have never given much thought to how the electricity pouring into your home from the grid is funneled through outlets to bring power to your electric appliances and electronics. However, without the lowly outlet, there would be no safe distribution of power, which would bring modern society to a grinding halt. Unless you’re...

In the past, choosing a light switch was a straightforward endeavor. There weren’t that many styles from which to choose. You had the trusty single toggle switch most commonly found inside homes with an occasional dimmer switch for use in setting the proper mood. While those switch styles may have come in multiples depending on the gang width of the switch box, choices beyond those types were limited as were the choices for accompanying cover plates. However, modern technology has come to the world of switches, and now there are enough varying styles of switches to make a homeowner’s head...