Electrical Box Extenders This. Within about five minutes of looking at the brand new drywall in my basement I had a mild freak out attack. If you set your electrical boxes to far back during your basement finishing project these extension pieces will save youThe drywall guys didnt do anything wrong. They had dry walled the wall exactly as I had framed it. This problem was that I had set the blue electrical box to deep in the stud. So when I went to install an outlet switch or a plug it was not flush with the drywall. In some cases they were so far back I couldnt even screw on a cover plate. I really had a minor freak out down in the basement. I9100 Efs Tar Md5 File. I was throwing stuff, cursing up a storm and slamming back Miller Lights, thinking that all this little problem needed was some beer. Despite my drunken tirade the problem did not go away. I determined that my only solution was to cut away some of the drywall, rip out the electrical box and then re install it closer to the front of the stud. I had about 1. 5 different light switches or plugs that would need an adjustment of some type. This was going to take all weekend But then it hit me. Like Gallaghers sledge hammer to a watermelon. All I need to do is extend the electrical box. The wiring itself had plenty of length. The box can stay right where it is, I just need to extend it a bit so I can securely install the switches and plugs Off to Home Depot. I walked all the way back to the electrical section. Ever notice how the electrical section is usually way in the back Whats up with that I searched all over but didnt see anything. This Home Depot near my office had an easy to find display. At my local store they were tucked away near the blue electrical boxes. Now, as a man, and a strong smart one at that, I do NOT like to ask for help. In almost all circumstances I would rather get kicked in the head by a horse. But it was either ask for help or spend the weekend ripping out drywall and re installing electrical boxes. So I flagged down an orange apron. If you have a box that is too far in the wall, a quick fix is a box extender. Learn more about outlet extenders and when you might need one. B. B. A. R. Cargolift B B Electronics Manufacturing Company B D B G B K Pro B K Components B K Manufacturing Company DynaQuik. How to Install a Flat Panel TV on a Wall With No Wires Showing. A Flat screen TV mounted on the wall is a pleasing sight. Along with better picture and sound quality. There they were. Just simple little plastic frames. Various sizes and colors why different colors. Problem solved Extra Long Cover Plate Screws. I think they also sell up to 2 long. The regular size will not work, I think its only a half or quarter inch. Oh, dont forget to buy extra long cover screws, one to two inches should do it. Or, if you can, just do a better job of getting the depth of the box right in the first place. Just keep in mind though, its easy to extend a box, nearly impossible to make it shorter. So error on the side of caution. Whether its a box for light switches or plugs each one has a depth gauge mark on it. You just need to follow that gauge as best you can. Not sure which boxes to buyCheck out the post on electrical boxes. My 2 OCD Quirks. This was just an example. In my finished basement all screws are perfectly aligned So my two OCD moments are. I just cant help myself. If I have a coin in my pocket and I walk past a light cover with mis aligned screws, I have to stop a fix it. Electrical Box Types Sizes for Receptacles How to choose the proper type of electrical box when wiring electrical receptacles wall plugs or outlets. It isnt hard to go from reading an article on your phone to reading it on your laptop. All you need to do is remember where you found it, right But searching for. The reveal edge on the switch can be a bit harder to fix. Sometimes you can tighten the cover down far enough to bend the metal a bit always get metal switch plates, plastic is for suckers. How To Install Metal Electrical Box Extender' title='How To Install Metal Electrical Box Extender' />Other times, its to deep and you have to install an extender to fix it turn of the power firstSo look, dont have a heart attack if this happens to you. And dont berate your drywall crew, when its really your fault. Just remember this post and go solve your problem for about. Cheers Jason. Extend Your Learning see what I did there. How to Hang an Outdoor Ceiling Fan how tos. If you are mounting a ceiling fan in a space with very high ceilings, select a model with a pole extender. If you are installing the fan on a low ceiling, select a flush mount model. Choose the fan blade length according to the size of the space you wish to cool. The larger the room, the longer the blade size. Blade lengths are measured from the tip of one blade to the tip of the blade on the other side. If you purchase an outdoor ceiling fan equipped with a light, make sure the light is also rated for outdoor use.