Socket To Me: These Brothers Are Plugged Into Genius

What Exactly Is Socket Shield?

Two brothers from Warrick County had a shocking experience in grade school and turned it into one of today's baby-proofing and home improvement trends that everyone needs. Alex Oliver's brother, Austin, had a class assignment to prevent electric shock. Years later, he never dreamed his grade school class project would turn into an invention you can find on shelves at Ace Hardware, Illuminating Expressions, 4J's Hardware, Evansville Tile, Nichols Electric Supply, and more.

Ali Oliver

Not only does the Socket Shield prevent electric shock, it's a nifty cover for those ugly outlets, providing a more appealing look and aesthetic for your household. Why not just use those socket filler things for baby proofing? Well, my personal experience with these never ends well. They're nearly impossible to get out of the outlet when the time comes for me to use it. Socket Shield is essentially a sliding door for your outlet, allowing for easy access when electricity is needed, but providing safe, secure locking in an appealing fashion when not in use. So, how do you access the electricity if it's locked? Easy! Use your two or three-pronged electrical plug, tap the designated area of the shield, and access granted!

National Retailers Selling Socket Shield in 2026

While the Socket Shield is available at the aforementioned local retailers (retailers we should mention helped these boys get their successful start, and we encourage you to support), several national chains have picked up the product for a 2026 rollout. Home Depot, Amazon, Menards, and Walmart are a few of the national retailers where the shield may be purchased online or in-store at the beginning of the year. Check them out today at Amazon.com, Menards.com, and Walmart.com to see what these national chains are offering in the way of Socket Shield. Need help? Check out the tutorial for Socket Shield below.

WKDQ Listeners Get Special Discount for Socket Shield

The best place to get your Socket Shield is directly from the boys at socketshieldusa.com, where shipping is free! WKDQ listeners can get an additional 15% off their order by using the code WKDQ at checkout.

Ali Oliver