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Home upgrades can get pricey pretty quickly, and not everyone has the budget for a total renovation. But if you're looking to upgrade your home in a fast and affordable way, a new style of light switch cover could be just the ticket. Replacing your switch plates takes only a few minutes and can be done on a low budget while still making a big impact. Here are a few stylish switch plate covers we recommend for a quick makeover of any room. Autumn Copper People often think of copper as the color of a penny. While it's undoubtedly true...

Most switches and outlets are white with white wall plate covers—but not all of them. Some light switches and outlets can be gray, black, almond, or ivory (to name a few). This isn’t a big deal when they already have matching wall plate covers on them. But what if it’s time to replace those covers? Or what if you want to try out a different color? How do you ensure the ones you select are a good match? We’ve outlined the best coordinating wall plates for different colored light switches and outlets. White As we mentioned, white is probably the...

When it comes to home upgrades, cost is always a factor. You have to determine, as the homeowner, whether or not the upgrade is worth the cost and if the benefits outweigh the expense. This even includes smaller home upgrades, like switching out your wall plates. While there are many different types of plates out there, one upgrade you might consider is switching to screwless wall plates instead of standard ones. These cost slightly more, and whether or not you consider that cost to be worth it is ultimately up to you. But here are some benefits to keep in...

Unless you’ve switched them out yourself, the wall plates in your home are probably made of white plastic. Most people don’t even pay enough attention to those plates to consider that another material option is out there, but metal switch plates can really change things up in your home. Here are some key differences between plastic and metal switch plates: Durability – Plastic can crack if struck, or even if you tighten one of those screws a little too much. Metal, on the other hand, is much more durable. It’s not going to crack, chip, or break. Color retention –...

We all want a Pinterest-worthy house. Unfortunately, those houses you pin for home décor inspiration probably cost thousands of dollars and significant work to decorate. The average homeowner simply doesn’t have the time or the budget to make their house look like it was pulled straight out of a magazine. But if you’re itching to upgrade your home while sticking to your budget, here are a few simple ideas that you might consider. Change Your Switch Plates Switch plate covers are in every room of your home, so whether you’re looking to upgrade a single room or the entire house,...