Install New Switch and Cover Plate — Install Switch Plate and Fixture Trim
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How to Add a Light Inside an Under-Stair Closet · Step 8 of 9
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Once all the wires are securely connected to the new light switch, carefully push the switch and its wiring back into the electrical box in the wall. Align the mounting tabs of the switch with the screw holes in the electrical box and use your flathead screwdriver (or drill) to screw the switch firmly into place. Finally, place the new cover plate over the switch and secure it with the two small screws. If you need a new cover plate, they are typically inexpensive and can be purchased at any hardware store.
Install New Switch and Cover Plate — Install Switch Plate and Fixture Trim
Part of project
How to Add a Light Inside an Under-Stair Closet · Step 8 of 9
In this video
Once all the wires are securely connected to the new light switch, carefully push the switch and its wiring back into the electrical box in the wall. Align the mounting tabs of the switch with the screw holes in the electrical box and use your flathead screwdriver (or drill) to screw the switch firmly into place. Finally, place the new cover plate over the switch and secure it with the two small screws. If you need a new cover plate, they are typically inexpensive and can be purchased at any hardware store.