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Are your wallplates starting to look a little worse for their wear? Have your white wallplates started to yellow? Perhaps you’re interested in a new look for your home? Whatever your reason is for changing wallplate covers, you probably have questions about how to match or complement the switch and outlets. Here is a quick guide to help you cover the basics: Check to make sure you’re buying the right configuration to match the color. Decide if you want your switches and outlets to match the wallplate or complement it. Many switches are white, so if you don’t want to...

Your home is a work in progress, a canvas that displays your personal style and taste. All it takes is some creativity to change a dull and uninspiring room in your home to one that is exciting and eye-catching. You have many options before you to turn a room into something that can draw attention. One simple trick is to replace your ordinary plastic light switch plates on the walls with plates crafted from different materials, like wood, brass or brushed nickel. A brushed nickel light switch plate is just one of the ways to add detail and depth to...

Time to Replace Your Switch Have you ever flipped the bathroom light on in the middle of the night and heard a sudden popping sound? In your late-night confusion, you might think, “Did I really hear that?” Sometimes, it can be easy to overlook the subtle signs that your light switch needs replacing, but it’s wise to pay attention to electrical wire failure at this spot in your home so you can take care of it as soon as possible. Decide How When you notice this popping or hissing noise, you need to look into the possibility that electricity could...

House Cleaning Day So, it’s housecleaning day. You’re all set and armed with your trusty bucket of cleaning supplies, and you decide start on the dining room first. You wipe down the baseboards and spray and scrub the windows. Next come the table and chairs. You’ve got the room sparkling by the time you get to the fan, and when you’re ready to walk out, you reach out to hit the lights. That’s when you remember that you have to clean your light switch plates. A Few Fingerprints Light switch plates may seem like a relatively unimportant part of your...