Changing light switches

You can easily replace a light switch in your home to match you decor and paint colors. It’s a simple, cheap DIY project that only needs a screwdriver.

I don't like to waste: food, money energy -- my own energy OR the kind I'm paying the power company for.

Does your light switch feel loose when you flip it on and off, or has it stopped working entirely? Then it may be time to replace it with a new light switch. The good news is replacing a light switch is an easy DIY project you can finish...

Three cheap and easy ways to update ugly electrical outlets and light switches. All three take just a few minutes and zero electrical work.

Getting Started Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. All opinions remain my own. Today, my wonderful husband taught me how to change some old switches and outlets […]

How to replace electrical outlets in your home.

Over the last few months, I’ve been taking some small, intentional steps towards making our entry feel a little more complete. We gave it a makeover shortly after moving in, but after living with it for a while it felt like it needed some tweaking. I’ve been making some changes (I’ll link them all in...

Happy Monday, guys! (If there is such a thing...) I got some great spring cleaning done this weekend, including cleaning up some light switches! If you live in an older home like me, these are some of the little details that get easily overlooked, but can really brighten up your house if you deal with them. Here is one such panel, probably the most heavily-used because it's in a central hallway: Ew. Look at all that grime in there! To start, go to your circuit breaker panel and turn off the…