How to Set an Indoor or Outdoor Outlet Timer

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Are you tired of looking for the light switch when you come home and it’s dark? Then a plug timer is a perfect solution to power up your devices during certain times of the day. No matter what type of plug timer you’re using, they’re really easy to set and start using right away. Keep reading, and in no time you’ll be able to control when any of your devices turn on or off.