I have installed electrical outlets before and switches too for that matter. It isn't really hard once you make sure the power is off! Last week I swapped out a few outlets for a new color and today I found this switch that I missed so....yup ..........switched it!
Hum, this is a subject that I like and enjoy. And I am glad I do, since life has been easier not waiting for somebody else to come and do it. Glad to know you also are handy as well.
It does look a bit like a little dragon poking its head out of its cave. Electrics scare me having had a belt of it as a child, so clever, clever you, you have my respect! :)
@anazad511 Ana! I would never have guessed you have electrician skills! I know what you mean about not having to wait! ;~} I think that is what motivates me too!
@grammyn - Oh Katy, Katy, Katy, you would be surprised... I'm a little box full of surprises... LOL. Yes, electricity, carpentry, painting, masonry, plumbing... and I love it.
Ah, ha! I have changed a few electrical outlets/ switches in my time. Lamp plugs, too. I'm out of practice, but it's really a pretty simple task...once you get over your fear of being electrocuted. LOL
I remember years ago, one of my supervisors at work asked me if I could type. I told him "I'm a modern woman. I can change a light switch, but I DON'T type." Actually, I'm not such a modern woman, I just didn't want to be saddled with whatever typing chore he had in mind. ;-)
Now, plumbing I'm no good at. Don't have the strength to loosen or tighten those pipe fittings.
@pasadenarose I am impressed with your skill and I am sure you could do the light plumbing too.. I applaud you for not wanting to be labeled as a typist only and embrace that concept that women are as capable as men in almost any skill.
April 26th, 2013
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I remember years ago, one of my supervisors at work asked me if I could type. I told him "I'm a modern woman. I can change a light switch, but I DON'T type." Actually, I'm not such a modern woman, I just didn't want to be saddled with whatever typing chore he had in mind. ;-)
Now, plumbing I'm no good at. Don't have the strength to loosen or tighten those pipe fittings.