Add an Electrical Outlet

Use this easy method to install a new electrical outlet without a lot of wire pulling.

By Art Rooze

From The Family Handyman

Before you tackle any part of this project, turn off the power to the circuit at the main electrical panel by switching off the breaker or removing the fuse.
Before touching any bare wires or terminals on a switch or outlet, use a voltage tester on all the wires to make sure the power is off (Photo 1).
If you have old, fabric-insulated wiring, call an electrician to recommend safe connections. With wiring like this, there’s usually no ground wire and it’s hard to tell the hot wire from the neutral, because both are coated with black insulation.