Simple white light switch plates or outlet covers are standard, even in wallpapered or boldly colored rooms. But, as homeowners increasingly look for ways to make their homes unique, small touches ...

But SnapPower’s GuideLights and SafeLights outlet covers and SwitchLights light switch plates are battery-free, wire-free replacements with a discreet LED night light built into the bottom.

While you can find light-up switch plates and outlet covers at a variety of hardware or online stores, SnapPower carries a whole line of covers that can be purchased.

SnapPower’s outlet covers and light switches double as nightlights, with built-in LEDs and sensors that turn on lights automatically when it gets dark. Smart!

Next, cut a hole to accommodate the switch box you’re planning to add, and then cut a one- to two-inch tall slot a few inches wide below the outlet to allow access to fish the wire through.

Here’s what to know. How to paint plastic outlet covers First, the bad news: You do need to remove plastic outlet covers and light switch plates before painting them.

Screwless covers should work with a standard duplex receptacle or a rocker light switch that has a rectangular face. These plates will not work with duplex outlets that have a round face or with a ...

To convert a light switch, use the control module that has a box flange and then any number of custom switch and display shields can be hot swapped on it.

This plug-n-play LED night light is an easy-to-install safety light option for any standard outlet in your home, and uses just 10 cents of electricity per year.

Adding an electrical outlet next to an existing light switch is easy, as long as there is a neutral wire in the box.Step 1: Turn the power supply off to the light switch at the main electrical panel.