Light switch cover replacement is a necessary evil when updating the look of your home. Here are some tips from Elliott’s Remodeling on how to DIY this quick home renovation. The most important part is to thoroughly understand how your power circuits work, so you can turn the power off of your light switch before starting this project. If you’re not 100% confident on how to do this, it is not recommended that you complete the steps below. Leave it up to a professional or someone who is familiar with how your home’s power works. If you’re confident and ready, here are the steps compliments of Elliott’s Remodeling:

1. Turn the power off. Be sure you turn the power off before starting any of the steps below. This is a crucial step, as you could severely harm yourself.
2. Know what kind of light switch you’re replacing. There are many different types of light switches: dual, single or triple gang. That’s just a fancy way of saying – know how many switches are on the light switch panel – one, two or three.
3. Understand wiring. On the back of your light switch panel, there will be three wires: a positive (which is usually red), a negative (which is usually black) and your continuity (which is usually black or green).
4. Know where the wiring is attached. You usually attach the negative and positive wires to the top of the panel, where the positive and negative symbols are indicated. The continuity wire typically goes at the bottom of the panel.
5. Install the wires. Install the positive and negative at the top and the continuity on the bottom.
6. Re-install your switch into the socket. Use a screwdriver to bolt the switch back into bracket.
7. Turn your light power back on.

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As we move closer to the New Year, think about a New Year’s resolution that includes organizing a part of your home that doesn’t seem to function well with your lifestyle.

Check out some of the ‘how-to’ videos below for tips on organizing two specific rooms that are habitual problem areas -- closets and kitchen pantries!

Let us know how 'starting fresh' worked for you and if our tips helped you to sell your home or made move-in easier. We'd love to hear from you!

Want to make your house feel like a home during this holiday season? Use your existing room staples and add a holiday twist. Here are some examples.

• Spice up your accent pillows: Use some of your favorite fabric holiday ribbon and wrap pillows like a present. The ribbon will add a splash of color and will save you money on purchasing holiday pillow covers.
• Repurpose wrapping paper: Feeling crafty? Use wrapping paper as a matte for an old holiday photo. The wrapping paper will turn any old picture frame into a bit of holiday cheer.
  
• Glass vases for the holidays: Pull out your vases and glass candleholders; these pieces can serve as beautiful mantle accents or centerpieces. Add metallic ornaments into them and see how it lights up your home!