Why Most American Outlets Don't Have Switches (But Other Countries' Do)

Installing switches directly on outlets isn't required by the National Electric Code. The NEC requires contractors to ...
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You Can Fix Those Annoying Plug Outlets

And you can do it safely, in under an hour, and for less than $50. Credit... Supported by By Tim Heffernan Visuals by Clark Hodgin After 16 months, my home renovation is nearing a happy milestone: ...