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 Outdated switches don't ...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 ...

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 ...

Tackling electrical projects can be daunting for DIYers. It’s one task that can be dangerous if not done correctly. However, knowing how to wire a light switch is a relatively straightforward job, and ...

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 ...

My house was built in the 50s, with wiring from that time period. I'm trying to understand how to connect a modern switch up in the place of an existing old one and it just isn't making sense to me. I ...