It’s easy to make a mistake when measuring and marking the location of electrical outlets on drywall.
To prevent this from happening, coat the edge of the outlet box with brightly colored lipstick.
Then, position the sheet of wallboard in place, and push it firmly up against the outlet box.
This transfers the lipstick to the drywall, leaving an outline of the box on the back of the sheet.
Using a drywall keyhole saw, cut around the outside of the line.
Finally, slide the sheet of drywall in place for a perfect fit every time.
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Mitchell Layton is a former professional mover who currently lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mitchell spent years packing and moving for REAL Rock N Roll Movers, a commercial and residential moving company based in Los Angeles that’s primarily staffed with up-and-coming musicians. That gave him plenty of experience navigating box trucks up and down the winding streets of LA.
In addition to moving hundreds of happy customers into new homes and apartments all across Southern California, Mitchell has also performed corporate moves on company lots for Nickelodeon, Warner Bros, Universal Studios, Paramount, and more. After pouring blood, sweat, and tears into his profession, Mitchell has all the helpful tips you need for your next move.
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