Q: Trying to save a few dollars, I thought I could replace a light switch by myself. I turned off the breaker for the room, and then I used the vacuum cleaner to make sure there was no power at the ...

Replacing a light switch is a very easy do it yourself project, whether you need to replace a dead switch or you want to upgrade a switch to add a dimmer or other features. As with any project ...

Q: I have a tenant who complained that a light fixture wouldn’t light. After I replaced the switch, the light still wouldn’t come on. I realized that all the bulbs were out. Anyway, is there a way to ...

We had a bit of an emergency in the DIY household this week – so I shall cover painting another time. The two way dimmer switch in our front room started to buzz alarmingly loud and the light began to ...

The way a light switch is wired depends on whether the power comes into the light box or the switch box first. These two ...

Old and tired light switch covers not only spoil a room's look but can also be dangerous. Replacing them with new switches is ...

Q: During a recent dinner date at my house, I thought about how romantic it would be if I could dim the lights. My light switch doesn’t have this feature and I would like to replace it with one that ...

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