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Switch Plate Covers

The Importance Of Your Switch Plate Covers

Home Improvement
Switchplates are all around your home. They’re in every room, and some places will have several switch plate covers. But as typical as they might be in your home, you may not know precisely what they’re there for. The truth is, they’re more than just a frame for your light switches. Keep reading to learn more about the importance of these standard household fixtures. Covering Electrical Wires If you’ve ever removed your wall plates (which isn’t usually a common thing to do), you’ve seen what’s behind them. Those covers are there to conceal the hollow space and the wires behind the light switches. Not only would it be unappealing to see that hole and all those wires in every room, but it would be a hazard as well. If you’re a parent, you’ve probably had a hard enough time keeping y...