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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...

Most people don't think about their switch plates very often, but many homeowners don't realize that smart light switches are part of home automation. The trend may have started in Silicon Valley, but home automation is becoming more affordable and more user friendly every day. As an added bonus, you may be able to cut down on your electricity usage, which is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint. Traditional wall plates have been around for years, and some of them are quite beautiful. If you simply want a decorative element, there are plenty of traditional wall plates that...

  Decorating a home allows you to add touches of your personality to each room. Installing decorative screwless wall plates is a quick and easy way to add a personal touch to any room in your home. Here are some tips on how to properly install wall plates. Picking the Right Wall Plates Like throw pillows, curtains, and furniture, the types of hardware you use contribute to the overall design of a room. Wall plates are a great accessory, adding to the ambience of each room in your home. There are several styles to choose from, including whimsical, classic, modern,...