Q: I want to install an additional electrical outlet in my bedroom. On the other side of the wall is another outlet in about the same place as where I want to add the new one. Can I tap into the ...

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.

Learn how to add an outlet above or below an existing one without the need for mudding, taping, or painting. This video demonstrates how to run electricity from an existing outlet to a new location ...