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  Decorative wall plates and switches are tiny things that you don't pay much attention to. But, they're essential in keeping the lights on in your home and ensuring you and your loved ones always feel safe and comfortable. But, sometimes they break down. When that happens, you have to call an electrician to get them tested. This way, you can find out if something needs replacing, or it can be quickly fixed. Here's a brief guide on the process: Tools Needed First, the electrician will need a set of screwdrivers to remove the switch from the wall and disconnect...

  A great way to give your kitchen a new look is by replacing your old light switch covers with new ones. Most homeowners and renters have never even thought about replacing the wall plates that were already in place when they moved in. The result is that many people find themselves with cheap, plastic wall plates that crack easily and fade over time and don’t even realize they can do so much better by shopping for new ones. Once you’ve made the determination that it’s time to update the switch plate covers in your kitchen, here’s the best way to...

As people age, their eyesight tends to worsen. It's difficult for older individuals to move around in low-visibility environments, especially at night. They're more prone to tripping and falling in these situations. Sometimes, switches are placed in inconvenient locations, and they have to go across the room before they can turn them on, running the risk of slipping on something they can't see. If you're living with senior citizens or have them over often, it's best to get a motion-activated night light. This allows them to instantly see whatever is in their way and navigate the room safely, making things more convenient...

If you’re looking for a way to quickly update the look of a room — or an entire home — a great place to start is with switch plates. Easy to install and very reasonably priced, you can breathe new life into a house or apartment by replacing your tired, old plastic plates with new, decorative wall plates. Wallplate Warehouse has an impressive variety of styles to match and accentuate the look of every room in your house. Here are just a few examples of what you can expect to find when you shop for wall plates decor online. Bronze...

Electrical wall outlets seem fairly unremarkable. You use them every day. Even when you’re not actively plugging and unplugging objects like your phone into your wall, most of your appliances and electronics rely on electrical wall outlets consistently. And yet most people don’t put much thought into these wall features. That’s likely because they always seem to work. But what happens when they don’t? What if it’s time to replace your wall outlets and upgrade to safer, more durable, and better-looking options like brushed nickel wall plates? Why would you do such a thing? Here are the top reasons why...