Tips for Wiring Electrical Outlets and Switches

Strip about 3/4" of an inch of insulation from the electrical wire you are connecting to the terminal on your switch or outlet. Bend the wire in a "U" shape and slip over the screw so that the wire end is wound clockwise over the screw. Tighten the loop with pliers so it's a little snug over the screw, then tighten making sure the wire is firmly under the screw head.