Archaic light switches might as well be from the stone age. All they do is turn a light on and off. They can't dim lighting gently or remember the brightness level you prefer. Outdated switches don't ...

When the chandelier starts flickering, don’t blame it on a ghost. Time to learn how to wire a light switch. You know that you need to change a switch when the lights go in and out, or if they make a ...

“The first thing any homeowner needs to know is if they are not comfortable or do not know what they are doing when it comes ...

Most DIYers shy away from doing electrical work for fear of getting shocked or causing a fire. And that’s certainly understandable; electricity is not to be trifled with. However, there are many ...

Q: Tim, I need you to mediate a dispute between my husband and me. We're building a new home, and there are several places where two or more switches can be used to control lights. I like the ...

I was reading up on a project and came across this link. It mentions that if a light fixture is between the switch and the panel it is common to switch the white and black wires to the right of the ...

There are a variety of smart switches on the market, and we’ve broken down the best of the best. Whether you're looking for a simple setup or something a little more complex that adds loads of ...

Q: At either end of my staircase I have a light switch that turns the staircase light on and off. The problem is that the switches don’t work correctly anymore ...