{"id":38340,"date":"2023-02-01T18:00:13","date_gmt":"2023-02-01T18:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/?p=38340"},"modified":"2025-03-16T03:19:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-16T03:19:00","slug":"how-to-install-a-recessed-power-strip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/2023\/02\/01\/how-to-install-a-recessed-power-strip\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Install a Recessed Power Strip"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-38341\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-SQ.png\" alt=\"Learn how to install a handy inexpensive recessed powerstrip for areas with overhangs such as kitchen islands. It's easier than you think!\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-SQ.png 630w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-SQ-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-SQ-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-SQ-45x45.png 45w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-SQ-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-SQ-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Learn how to install a handy inexpensive recessed powerstrip for areas with overhangs such as kitchen islands. It&#8217;s easier than you think! We had a large floating island in our kitchen which did not have any outlets. For a while we had a power strip hung on the side with nails to plug in kitchen appliances. Then we found this inexpensive recessed power strip. Took about 20 minutes to install! Now we not only have four outlets but two use ports! Check out our other fun posts such as <a href=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/2016\/08\/23\/diy-paper-flowers-in-5-minutes\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">How to Make Beautiful DIY Paper Flowers in 5 Minutes!<\/a> and our <a href=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/2017\/05\/12\/kitchen-craft-series-bag-dispenser\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Contemporary Kitchen Craft Series : Bag Dispenser<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/2017\/05\/30\/unique-light-fixtures-you-can-make\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Unique Light Fixtures You Can Make In Minutes On the Cheap<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/2017\/05\/30\/unique-light-fixtures-you-can-make\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28838\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Unique-Light-Fixtures-FE.png\" alt=\"These unique light fixtures are easy, safe and inexpensive to make. They're also perfect for renters. So grab our free patterns or create your own.\" width=\"630\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Unique-Light-Fixtures-FE.png 630w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Unique-Light-Fixtures-FE-600x286.png 600w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Unique-Light-Fixtures-FE-300x143.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Supplies<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3HLoitM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recessed Power Strip<\/a> (with usb ports!)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3wOrcre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jigsaw<\/a> (inexpensive common hand held electric saw)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Rn1Av8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drill<\/a>\u00a0 (inexpensive cordless) with 2 sizes of bits<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YgS7ro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dry erase marker<\/a> (helpful when marking where you will cut)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3HtfLKN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Floor cable cover<\/a> (optional if needed)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>INSTRUCTIONS<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We have a big island in our kitchen with no power.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-38343\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-1.jpg 630w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-1-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-1-600x394.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We had a regular power strip nailed underneath the back of it for power but it was inconvenient.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-38345\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-3.jpg 630w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-3-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-3-600x440.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Then we found this recessed power strip for under $15!<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-38346\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-4.jpg 630w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-4-300x243.jpg 300w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-4-600x487.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">First, we measured underneath the powerstrip to mark the size opening that needed to be cut. TIP: Use a dry-erase marker!\u00a0 Next, using a drill bit LARGER than the jig saw blade, drill a hole into the corner of your outline. Place you jigsaw drill bit into it and begin cutting around the outline.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-38347\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-5.jpg 630w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-5-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-5-600x434.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Continue carefully cutting around the edge.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-38348\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-6.jpg 630w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-6-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Feed the power strip cord down into the hole.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-38349\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-7.jpg 630w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-7-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-7-600x410.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Place the power strip into the hole. You may need to trim a bit more if needed.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-38350\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-8.jpg 630w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-8-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-8-600x442.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To assist putting in the screws, make a mark into each hole at the end of your strip. Drill 2 small holes. Place it back in and drill the screws into it! <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-38351\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-9.jpg 630w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-9-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-9-600x415.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Depending on your setup you may do your cord differently. We ran ours down the back and across the floor using a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3HtfLKN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FLOOR CABLE COVER<\/a> to prevent tripping which you can see on the bottom of the photo. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-38352\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-10.jpg 630w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-10-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-10-600x800.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">This is SO handy!<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-38353\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-11.jpg 630w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-11-300x246.jpg 300w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-11-600x492.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-38355\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-P.png\" alt=\"Learn how to install a handy inexpensive recessed powerstrip for areas with overhangs such as kitchen islands. It's easier than you think!\" width=\"630\" height=\"1198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-P.png 630w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-P-158x300.png 158w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-P-538x1024.png 538w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-P-600x1141.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38354\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-12-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-12-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-12-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-12-1024x662.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-12-768x497.jpg 768w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-12-1536x993.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-12-2048x1324.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-To-Install-a-Recessed-Power-Strip-12-600x388.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to install a handy inexpensive recessed powerstrip for areas with overhangs such as kitchen islands. It&#8217;s easier than you think! We had a large floating island in our kitchen which did not have any outlets. 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