Easy Electrical Outlet Cover Tip
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Do you have outlet covers that are the outdated almond color?
I found an amazing product that I am super excited to share with you that will fix mismatched electrical outlets and electrical outlet covers.
I found an amazing product that I am super excited to share with you that will fix mismatched electrical outlets and electrical outlet covers.
When we moved into our 1970s home there were several things that needed updating. One of the needed updates was the electrical outlets and covers. I prefer electrical outlets and covers in white, however our house had the outdated almond color. I bought several white outlet covers and installed them over the existing almond colored electrical outlets.
Regardless of the way they looked I was adamant on having white outlet covers so I was willing to live with the look. Then on a visit to Home Depot (of course it happened after I purchased a 10 pack of the other outlet covers) the heavens opened up and I found this amazing product!
These outlet covers create a uniform, modern appearance and save time on labor. Instead of having to uninstall and unwire the old outlets, then install and rewire new outlets these covers fit right over the existing electrical outlets. These retail for around $2.25 each.
I have tested them on several outlets and I have had no problem with plugging in a cord.
I am so excited about this product and we will be replacing all of our old covers will these. Such a quick and easy project to get rid of an eye sore in our house.
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Do you know you can get clear out covers? You can wallpaper the inside to match your wallpaper, Or just leave them clear to match your wall color? I didnt know about this cover plate, I will be getting some of these. So good to know, I am not the only OCD person out here, who's eye immediately goes to outlets.
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I have been covering my wall plates with wall paper to match whatever room for 40 years. also you can buy. on the cheap. adaptors with three prongs, plug in and plug in your appliance.
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Wow. This is an amazing product. Not only did you change the color from the old almond look to white, you also changed the type of electric outlet, from the traditional duplex receptacle to the newer modern Block/GFCI (also known as Decora which is a TM of Leviton).
My question to you, did this create a problem plugging in items into the outlets? The way I understand, this product works by adding a thin plate of plastic that changes the shape of the old outlet to the newer modern look. But that in turn, in my mind at least, makes the outlet "thicker" with another layer. Is that an issue?