How to remove an existing electrical duplex outlet box

[taterberryman]

And... they really do make saws with handles on the end so you don't have to hold the blade and risk cutting yourself if it slips. They're about five bucks at HD. Having the right tools for the job makes life a lot easier.

[VideoJoeKnows]

@taterberryman Yes they have little saw attachments like you have explained so you can use that too. I wanted to show you how to do it with just a hacksaw blade, in case you didn't have anything else, you would know you could still do the project, even if you didn't have the little saw as you have explained. Thanks again for your comments. Much appreciated. Joe :0

[taterberryman]

Or you could invest in a stud finder before you go poking holes in your wall.

[VideoJoeKnows]

@taterberryman You could use a stud finder but if you're careful, where you poke the hole, the hole won't show when you put the cover plater back on. I still like to poke a small test hole even if I use a stud finder....just to make sure, especially if you're close up against a wall or something. Remember....stud finders will also find other things in the wall other than just wood studs. Thanks for commenting. Joe :0

[MrTerminader]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

[VideoJoeKnows]

@MrTerminader Glad I was able to help. Good luck with your project.  Joe :0

[bigst79]

Nice job on the subliminal messages. lol. Entertaining to read. Any videos on moving an off center light fixture to the center of a room?

[VideoJoeKnows]

@bigst79 You can move an off-centered light fixture if you have an attice area. Be careful not to fall through the ceiling! If you don't want to patch the ceiling, put a round white plate over your existing hole & you can install a cut-in round box for the new location. I have a video that shows you how to install a round cutin light box (it was for some track lighting I was installing). Look for it. Good luck. Joe :0

[workwithnature]

Cool stuff ;) good trick.

[VideoJoeKnows]

@workwithnature This is such a good trick, if you need to bring in additional wires but don't know how. Now you do!! Thanks for sending me your comments. Joe :0

[moron32]

@VideoJoeKnows ahh! true! I have an old house that doesnt have a venting fan in the ceiling...the window was used for ventilation evidently lol...I didnt know how I was going to get a wire down to install a switch when I put the fan in, now i do!! So....I could remove the light switch for the bathroom, use your trick and remove the box...drop a wire down into the wall from the ceiling and then get one of those 'over under' switches, and voila! Thx!

[VideoJoeKnows]

@moron32 You are so smart. I won't tell a soul! You could use a stacked switch at a new single gang cutin light switch box.....or you could get a 2gang cutin switch box & have room to install 2 standard size switches side by side (as a thought).....in case you get a ceiling fan/light combo you could put in a dual slide switch in for the fan (standard size) & still have enough room for a standard size light switch.......your idea of course!!...lol Joe :0

[moron32]

@VideoJoeKnows Much obliged! And since I got ya here, our house was built in 78, and we dont have any gfcis....i wanted to put some in the bathrooms and kitchen....was looking at them in lowes and they have 20amp and 15amp, how do i know which to get and does it matter? Anything else i should know about messing with wiring in a home built in the 70s?

[VideoJoeKnows]

@moron32 Decide where you want to install the gfi outlets & go to your sub-panel & see what size breaker it's on. that would be the easiest way to figure it out. I'm goping to guess that the bathrooms are 15 amp & the kitchen is 20 amp. That's a good educated guess but still check it out. If you have more than one plug in the kitchen & they are daisey chained then you might only have to install 1 gfi.....if you wire it right.....or you can get a gfi breaker that will do it. Joe :0

[VideoJoeKnows]

@moron32 Most wiring in a 70's house should be wired pretty much the same way they do it today. If you ever run into a question re: wiring in your home, let me know. I'll keep the light on......!! Joe :0

[VideoJoeKnows]

@moron32 I have a few videos that talk about gfci plugs. It may help you with your project. Not sure how far you have to look on my channel but it might be worth your while....especially if you find something else along the way, that could help you save some money somewhere else on your home too! You never know. That's what my channel is all about...helping you save money on your howto/DIY projects. Joe :0

[Kittielips]

A duplet outlet box? It won't leak, will it? I've dealt with several studs before, and they didn't come up to my expectations......

Gosh...This worked......My box did move.

5*****.

Jennie. x.

[VideoJoeKnows]

@Kittielips Make sure you pry & knock that stud around & see if it makes a noise. If it does, that's the nail pulling loose from the box. If you squeeze harder the stud might stay in place while only the box moves. If you really want the box to move away from the stud, give it short little strokes again & again & see what happens. Work at it & you'll see what I mean. Joe :0

[Kittielips]

@VideoJoeKnows

I find whenever I try this technique it comes out too quickly, but the more I try to gyrate, the faster it falls out.

I'd much prefer to feel the stud stay within the box, otherwise it's back to D.I.Y, isn't it?

Jennie. x.

[VideoJoeKnows]

@Kittielips I find that this technique of short quick strokes usually does the trick....depending. If your hands get too sweaty the blade might start slipping through your fingers. Maybe that's the issue? Joe :0

[Kittielips]

@VideoJoeKnows

I don't paticularly like sweaty hands, the tool may become too slippery, and cause a major annoyance. Would some talcum powder help?

Jennie. x.

[VideoJoeKnows]

@Kittielips That could help but then might makes things too dry to where you think you have a handle on it then it slips through your fingers & does some damage. Sometimes I use gloves as that's the only sure way to protect yourself. Joe :0

[Kittielips]

@VideoJoeKnows

I don't use protection as my hands and box are both immaculate. If you used longer strokes, you may not sweat as much.

Jennie. x.

[VideoJoeKnows]

@Kittielips You have a point. I was all out of breath after using short fast strokes. I probably should save some of my energy for the rest of the project. I'll try that next time. Joe  :0

[Kittielips]

@VideoJoeKnows

One should never rush a project.; as you know, you could end up with a wet patch, and they're hard to dry out.

Jennie. x.

[VideoJoeKnows]

@Kittielips Especially if you hit a water line & get a gusher. That's why you need to take your time to get to the right spot or you may be sorry. Joe :0

[Kittielips]

@VideoJoeKnows

I've never had a 'gusher,' but the spot has been hit good and proper several times.

Jennie. x.

[VideoJoeKnows]

@Kittielips Then you must be good at what you do. Patching sheetrock is an artform so I can just imagine what a good DIY'er you must be. Maybe you should start putting together some videos so I can check out your handywork. Maybe I can learn a few things. :0

[Kittielips]

@VideoJoeKnows

I think YouTube would probably ban and report me for false information; although I'm quite good with handywork!

Jennie. x.

[VideoJoeKnows]

@Kittielips I'll let it slide for now but you're not going to get off that easy!!....lol. Joe :0

[Kittielips]

@VideoJoeKnows

Slide it all you want Pal, and hammer away; I can get off whenever I want!

Jennie. x.

[VideoJoeKnows]

@Kittielips A natural, you've got talent that some people wished they had.......that's great to hear.....& my name's not "pal". Joe :0

[Kittielips]

@VideoJoeKnows

I didn't think for one minute your name is 'Pal,' so don't wire me up the wrong way......

Thank you.

Jennie. x.