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I hate it when you have a lightswitch that operates the overhead light, plus the socket, so you can only use the socket if the light's on. Right now, for example, I can't use the socket by the door for charging batteries, even though it's the handiest location, because I'd have to leave the front door light burning all night.


That, at least, is simple enough to fix. You could open up the existing duplex outlet (with all appropriate precautions etc.. don't sue my ass off etc..) and "split" it, so that half remains swtiched, and the other half always live. A 10-minute job usually.

Cheers