In this video I will show you how to add a light switch off an outlet. I also show you how to rough wire an outlet and how to rough wire a switch. I had to jump out of an outlet box to power this light switch box. I explain how to tie together ground wires and staple wire. This could be useful for remodeling or new construction. I hope this video is informative!

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Intro 00:00
New construction vs old construction 02:20
Safety first 03:33
How to replace an outlet box 04:09
How to run wire from outlet to switch 07:25
How to wire an outlet 09:32
How to set a switch box 13:44
How to wire a switch box 16:27
Final walkthrough 19:56



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