By shifting the top of your switch one way, and the bottom the opposite way, you can straighten out devices that are mounted in a crooked or tilted electrical box. Learn tricks of the trade to fix a crooked outlet or straighten an uneven light switch plate cover. Whether your electrical device is mounted at an angle, or your junction box is tilted up or back, or the wall surface is lumpy, you'll find solutions to get your electrical cover looking its best. Some electricians support receptacles by resting the ears on the wall surface. Remove the devices, take a hacksaw blade and slide it in above, below or beside the box as needed, pointed away from the stud the box is mounted on.