Building Romance - Electrical Install!

That ugly sconce in your hallway? The outlet that has seen so many "landloard specials" you cannot plug anything into it? This Building Romance date night is your chance to finally handle it. You'll learn to safely install a wall sconce and a standard outlet — simple electrical swaps renters and homeowners avoid. No electrician, no experience, no problem. Gain skills to refresh your space!

💡 Learn how to wire a standard wall sconce, light switch and outlet

🔌 Test your handiwork after our electrician reviews your work

⚡ See what a code-compliant outlet looks like

⚠️ Recognize the difference between a safe DIY swap and a job that needs a licensed electrician

All materials provided by BBR.

If you are a BBR income-qualified Plus Member you will have received a personal discount code applicable to all workshops. Learn more about Plus membership. If you have difficultly using the code, or have not received one, please email [email protected]. If the discounted price presents a financial hardship, please reach out as well.

Payment must be made at the time of registration through Eventbrite. If you are unable to attend and wish to cancel your registration, you may do so through Eventbrite, under the following conditions:

• If at least one week (seven days) or more before the class, we will refund half the cost of the class.
• All other cancellations are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

Only those who are registered will be able to attend the workshop (no unregistered companions). Contact us if you need reasonable accommodations.

Audio or video recording of workshops is not allowed. Please refrain from cell phone use during workshops.

Boston Building Resources is located a short walk away from the Roxbury Crossing station on the MBTA Orange Line.

We are close to the Southwest Corridor bicycle path.

If you are driving, there is free on-street parking on Terrace Street which has no time limit weekends and after 6:00 p.m.

By registering for this class, I hereby authorize Boston Building Resources to use pictures of me taken in a photograph, digital image, or video. I hereby release Boston Building Resources, its agents or employees, as well as any and all users and exhibitors of said pictures, from any and all claims, demands, accountings, and causes for which the aforesaid video, digital image, or photograph likeness may be used pursuant to this Consent and General Release. It is also my understanding that I will receive no compensation for my likeness or testimonial. If I opt out, I will inform staff at the registration desk before class stating that I do not want to be in photos.

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