A self-trimming in-wall receptacle and method therefor, comprising a
receptacle having a storage area, a trim and a coupling mechanism that
allows a person to insert the receptacle into an opening in a wall. The
receptacle is self-trimming and easy to couple to a wall, eliminating the
need for complicated installation. The self-trimming in-wall receptacle
can substantially flush-mount wall-mounted electrical objects such as
smoke detectors, air conditioning control units, alarm keypads, doorbell
chime boxes and the like, as well as store other objects.