Upgrade your garage wiring the correct and easy way. We'll show you how to add outlets to a garage without any disruptions to your walls in this how-to guide. The post DIY Guide to Adding Outlets ...

First, the electrician will determine whether you can safely add another outlet to the electrical circuit or circuits running through your living room.

First, you’ll need to determine if the existing outlet is suitable to supply power to the new outlet. To do so, make sure the existing outlet isn’t on a circuit that frequently trips its breaker.

A new system of surface wiring lets do-it-yourselfers add outlets and switches, extend circuits and install fixtures without touching existing wires or worrying about short circuits.