Upgrading your outlets doesn't have to be a big home improvement project. You can easily improve it without using any tools.

On the other side of the wall is another outlet in about the same place as where I want to add the new one. Can I tap into the existing outlet to power the new one?

Adding an electrical outlet next to an existing light switch is easy, as long as there is a neutral wire in the box.Step 1: Turn the power supply off to the light switch at the main electrical panel.