Certainly, DIY outlet replacement comes with risks, so you may be leery of doing it yourself. You could expose yourself to an injury from a shock or electrical fire, for example.

Tackling electrical projects around the house can sound daunting if you’ve never tackled one before. But just because the job involves some wires, that doesn’t mean you need to call in the pros.

Electrical junction box needs to be covered Originally published June 24, 2011 at 7:30 pm Updated June 24, 2011 at 9:31 pm Homefix: Dwight Barnett answers home-improvement questions.