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USB Outlets: A Small Upgrade That Makes a Big Difference

By Kari Byrd · February 2020

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Update: The outlets we bought are no longer listed. We linked a current Leviton outlet with both USB-A and USB-C.

We recently replaced our countertops. After 9 years of PINK countertops and backsplash, I finally got the upgrade I wanted and our house needed: granite. Yay!

While we waited for my skillful father-in-law and husband to install the backsplash, it seemed like a great time to upgrade the outlets from beige to clean white. It's amazing how such a small color change makes such a huge difference.

While shopping, we found USB outlets. One or two would be nice in the kitchen and at the boys' phone charging station (they aren't allowed to have phones in their rooms, see this post). But the price at the store was crazy! Micheal checked Amazon (if you can't tell, we love Amazon) and they were much cheaper.

Leviton USB-A + USB-C Outlet
Updated pick

Leviton USB-A + USB-C Outlet

Charge phones without a bulky adapter. Way cheaper online than at the hardware store.

We originally bought the USB outlet receptacle (box of 4), which is no longer sold.

I can't wait to put them all over the house. Here are a couple of renovation pictures!

Before

Kitchen before

In progress

Kitchen in progress

After

Kitchen after

The boys' charging station in progress

Charging station with USB outlet