There should be one duplex outlet for every 12 linear feet of wall in any room of the house and one duplex outlet per 4 linear feet of cabinets in the kitchen, household appliances usually have a 6-feet long cord. Place your kitchen outlets above the countertop for safe, easy use and access. Light switches should be placed at every entrance to a room, at the top and bottom of stairs, and on basement doors.Use high grade switches, they don’t cost a lot more than lower grade one, and they will be money well spent. A wall switch in a room should control the overhead light, if there is more than one entrance to a room, make sure every entrance has an on/off switch on it. Place switches outside the house front and back, and make sure they are well grounded to protect from hazards caused by wetness. In your garage, have one outlet install in the ceiling for a door opener, even if you are not going to install one, it will save you some money when you decide you want one.Install one ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) duplex safety outlet above bathroom vanities, to use shavers, hair-dryers, etc. these outlets will help prevent shock. It is recommended to use the three-hole outlets all over the house, rather than the old two-hole ones, in case of a faulty appliance, the electrical current will go through the third grounded one, and keep the person safe.
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