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 ...

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 Outdated switches don't ...

Nobody looks forward to a power outage. After all, we rely on electricity to power appliances. And when there is a blackout, the situation can move from a minor to a stressful one quite easily. That ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Need to replace a circuit breaker? Ace ...

Discover how to safely operate your breaker panel and identify what each switch does. Electricity is crucial for the operation of most modern homes. It allows you to cook on electric stoves, store ...

Electricity is crucial for the operation of most modern homes. It allows you to cook on electric stoves, store food in electric refrigerators, and use countless electrical devices, like computers or ...