Connect wires to the new dimmer Use a wire cutter to clip the loops on the ends of the wires coming out of the wall. Use a wirestripper to remove one inch of insulation from the black wire and the white wire. The insulation on the
signs of wear or damage. If necessary, use wire cutters to clip the ends of worn wires. Use a wirestripper to remove the recommended amount of insulation from the end of the wire. Bend the wires into shape with needlenose
repairs you can get: Hand or power drill with assorted bits for drilling holes in wood, metal, or plastic Wirestripper for cutting and removing the outer wrapper (insulation) from around wires Retractable-blade utility knife for
4 in. of the tip of wire into the corresponding jaws of an electrical wirestripper tool. Close the tool cut and removed from the wire. If not, repeat the smaller gauge hole in the stripper tool.
carefully pull away the wires. Make sure the wire ends are clean and free from insulation. If needed, use a wirestripper to remove insulation from the last 1/4 inch of the wire. Attach each wire to the new receptacle
screwdriver in the slot below the wire to release it. Use a continuity terminal box. If necessary, use a wirestripper to remove insulation from the last or pliers to bend the end of the wire in a semicircle so it can wrap around
it does not appear that you have those. Get a wirestripper with a notch on it for #18 and some small wire nuts. IIRC they will be the blue ones. When you and twist them together and then "screw on" the wire nut.