Add an Electric Outlet to an Existing Wall, Without Tears

Photo via. woodgears.ca

Some place on your to do list is there a line that says “add a new outlet” ? You have been avoiding doing it haven’t you? Don’t lie to us, we are all friends here, we know the truth. No need to keep avoiding that wiring project. There is an easy cheap fix to your dilemma.

Matthias Wandel over at Woodengears has an excellent photo tutorial on how to install a electrical outlet in a finished drywall wall. The same basic principle can be used to ad a switch as well. Read it carefully grab a few basic tools and cross it off your to do list.

When your done being an electrician look around at some of his other projects. He has designed and created some very useful and interesting projects. Wooden machines, some great jigs, woodworking plans, a bunch of great stuff. This site is really a must see. I always enjoy checking in to see what great ideas he has created.

Tags: Electrical, How To