Adding a much-needed outlet to any room may be as simple as replacing an existing wall switch with a combination switch outlet. This can be done if the switch to be replaced is wired with the ...

Attach the other end of the pig tail to the remaining gold screw located on the outlet side of the combo switch. Step 7: If there is a ground wire, attach it to the green screw on the combo switch.

I’ll also cover wiring a light switch and outlet combo, plus tips for swapping out an old switch. It’s all about keeping it simple and getting the job done right—so if you’re ready to ...