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How to Change Which Outlet Your Wall Switch Controls

Flip the switch. One lamp turns on. Not the one by your couch. Not the one by your bed. Just the awkward outlet by the door. At some point, everyone... Read more...

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Renter’s Guide To Apartments With No Ceiling Lights

Living in an apartment with no ceiling lights and stuck with dark corners? Discover renter-friendly lighting solutions, and how a plug-in light switch controller like Outlet Pal can transform no-overhead... Read more...

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How To Control All Your Lamps From One Switch

Learn practical, renter-friendly ways to light a room with no ceiling lights without paying for rewiring. Discover simple no-ceiling light solutions, layout tips, and how Outlet Pal lets you control... Read more...

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Why some homes don't have ceiling lights?

Ever wonder why some homes don't have ceiling lights? Discover how mid-century builders wired “switched outlets” instead and how Outlet Pal™ brings modern, app-free control back to your lamps so... Read more...

What is a Switched Outlet?

Learn what switched outlets are, how to identify them, and why they cause frustration in older homes without ceiling lights. See how Outlet Pal gives you simple, synchronized control. Read more...