How to Replace Your Outlets At Home || Standard, Switched, GFCI

Do you have old discolored outlets that need updating? Or maybe they are worn out and don’t hold plugs anymore? Or perhaps they just don’t work at all? In this video I show you how to replace your outlets so you can do it at home and avoid calling an electrician to do it! Replacing outlets is a pretty simple task that can go a long way to updating your space! Let me show you how to do it!
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Materials needed:
Replacement Outlets
Outlet Spacers
Wall Plates
Tools I used:
Wire Strippers
Linesman Pliers
Needle Nose Pliers
Non-Contact Voltage Tester
Electric Outlet Tester
Impact/Drill Driver
Screwdrivers

[@timelessensation]

Thanks! I learned a lot from your video and I think I can replace outlets in my home now. Super informative and funny!

[@polgara28]

Thanks for the very useful info!

[@DanNifong]

This is very helpful

[@owlsonik37]

Awesome, video! So helpful

[@ProjectBilld]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sounakdas9565]

Nice👏😊

[@SeekoGT]

Does it matter which screw the hot wires connect to, or is a hot wire always just a hot wire? Doesn't matter where on the outlet you connect it?

[@ProjectBilld]

Hot wires connect to the side of the outlet labeled hot in the back. The screws on that side are typically gold colored