Easy Fix for Ugly Outlets! No Wiring Involved!

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Leslie Long
(IC: homeowner)
Is this what your old wall outlets look like? I found a quick fix at Home Depot that won't break the bank and you don't have to hire an electrician.
Here is what they could look like simply by changing the plate. It's one screw and nothing dangerous. All you need is a flathead screwdriver.
I work at Home Depot in many departments including electrical, and one day saw these plates in the store. You don't have to change the inside of the outlet, simply change the wall plate and it lines up so you can plug in items just like you would previously. This changes the look of you room and they are less than $4 each.
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Published June 10th, 2014 9:04 AM
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Michele Rubush Coffin on Aug 08, 2021
On Amazon, they also have them for the light switches! Thank you for showing this awesome tip for changing out the ugly tan ones in my house!!
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We live in Saskatchewan Canada and Home depot here in Saskatoon says they have never heard of these. Where can we get these ? or order them ? thanks
These are not on the website ,where can you order them?
Is there still a way to attach this?? My outlet dies not have a middle hole for screw to go over and hold it on.