Let’s face it: Plastic switch-plate covers are boring and ugly. Even in upscale home boutiques, I rarely find a pretty one. We all have them in our homes, so they are a perfect item to embellish!

But SnapPower’s GuideLights and SafeLights outlet covers and SwitchLights light switch plates are battery-free, wire-free replacements with a discreet LED night light built into the bottom.

Most light switch plates are fairly straightforward and utilitarian — white or off-white, unembellished, fitted to the wall just so, and attached with plain screws.

Smart switches are often part of a smart home system and commonly control both the power state (on/off) and brightness of your lights through an app or voice command. Style wise they look very much ...

Take off the switch cover plate with a screwdriver. Double-check that the power is off before you touch the wires—otherwise you’re at risk for electrical shock.

5. Connect your outlet Strip the ends of your wires clean to about ¾ on an inch and attach the black wire that goes to the light switch and a black jumper wire to the power source with a wire nut.