You can buy a weatherproof box cover that is made for use during rain (or when your sprinklers hit it). This type of cover is essentially a semi-dome shape with one or two holes at the bottom.

Step 1: Turn Off Power to the Outlet Locate the circuit breaker panel and turn off the breaker controlling the outlet. Use a voltage tester to confirm the power is off by inserting the probe into the ...

When you get the cover home, turn off the power to the outlet at the main panel. Don’t just trip the GFCI “test” button. That will kill power to the outlets that are downstream of the GFCI ...