by way of non limiting example only in the illustrated case of fig1 markings 30 are included substantially adjacent to edges 40 and 50 of template 10 according to an aspect of the present invention one or more of the edges such as edges 40 and 50 by way of non limiting example only may be beveled further the apertures in template 10 may be beveled as well referring now also to fig2 there is shown another plan view of a template 10 fig2 further illustrates some non limiting dimensions suitable for template 10 according to an aspect of the present invention according to an aspect of the present invention in use template 10 may be temporarily secured adjacent to or substantially adjacent to a wall in which an electrical box is to be installed such that a shape formed by the apertures of template 10 corresponding to the shape of the electrical box to be installed is substantially aligned to a desired installation location template 10 may be secured in any conventional manner such as by pinning through one or more of the apertures adhesively or by being held by way of non limiting example only the apertures forming the desired shape may then be used to mark the wall location by stenciling using a conventional marking device such as a pencil or marker alternatively cuts in the wall may be achieved directly through the template 10 using a drill and saw or razor blade after the wall has been marked and or cut template 10 may be removed from the wall if the.