How do I replace an outlet?

I would suggest, at least the first time find a friend who has done some basic wiring and get them to show you what to do. It is very easy for anyone with even the most basic skills. Just make sure the power is off from the breaker panel!!!

Reader Digest and many other publications have diagramed instructions for doing things like this, but a few minutes with a friend would be of greater value.

Be careful.

If you have to ask you should probably call an electrician.

So the ground wire, I just wind that around the screw and tighten?

Thanks.

Audire, have you read the above responses or are you just not getting the message? When dealing with electricity, if you don't know what you're doing, then get someone who does.

JEEEZ...
I replace outlets all the time with the power still on.
Just never touch BOTH sides/both wires at the same time!!!!
Give the guy a break(er)!!
If you cut the power at the box, you are safe!!
BUT: if OTHER wires are also behind the box, and are covered with screw-on caps DO NOT MESS WITH THEM
Some outlets near windows etc, have the wiring back there for 220V connections (air conditioner wiring)
If you just unscrew the outlet and pull it out... the wires on it can be put on the new outlet just fine... make certain the wires go back on the same side as the original, and that the outlet is "right side up"! when you attach the wires!