Before touching the original light switch, turn off the power at your fuse box. Test the light switch afterward to make sure the electricity is off. Unscrew the switch plate and save it if you are ...

When operating a standard light switch, your choices are limited to turning the lights on or off. However, a light dimmer provides more versatility. Depending on the type of dimmer you choose, you can ...

When we talked to designers and havers of great taste for our story on 31 Low-Lift Home Improvements for Under $100, Barbara Schmidt, creative director of Studio Bstyle, was a big proponent of the ...

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 ...

If you want to control the lighting level in the rooms of your home, a dimmer switch is an effective and easy solution. Installing it is simple and can be done without spending a lot of money. Here's ...

A knob- or toggle-controlled dimmer switch allows you to vary the brightness of a light fixture and control the mood of a room. Most wall dimmer switches are for use with ceiling fixtures that take ...

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 ...

The arrival of winter means more of us will wake before dawn—and more of us will be subject to painful floods of light in the bathroom. The video above shows how to fix that and bring a little peace ...

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