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My DIY Journey: How I Successfully Installed a GFCI Outlet Myself!

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Introduction: Why I Decided to Do It Myself

My experience has always been that of the type of person who will call an electrician to handle the tiniest electrical job. Doing the wiring? I'm not interested. I'd rather leave it to professionals. Recently, however after watching too many DIY videos on home improvement I pondered, 

"Why not try installing a GFCI outlet myself? "

The idea at first appeared daunting. Electricity is risky, surely? What if I screw up and hurt myself? However, I realized that if I could master how to avoid it I'd not only save money, but also learn an ability that I've never had before. Then I decided to go for it.

Before I touched anything, I did some doing research. I wanted to know:

I also have watched YouTube tutorials (big shout-out for 

Step 2: Gathering Tools & Materials (Day 4)

Armed with information I created an inventory list of items to buy:

 model (TR for tamper-resistant) since safety was the primary concern! ). 

 - For removing the old outlet and to secure wires.

(If you require advice, I purchased the bulk equipment at Home Depot and Amazon--affordable and reliable! )

Step 3: The Actual Installation (Days 5-6)

 The circuit breaker was turned off and I 

 to confirm that there was there was no power flowing through the outlet.

If you've ever considered doing your own electrical work, but were hesitantyou should 

 Start small (like the GFCI outlet) and follow the trusted guidelines and always put safety first. With a little perseverance and the right resources you can make it happen for anyone.

Would I repeat it? Absolutely! Perhaps the next time I'll think about installing the dimming switch...

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