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 ...

When it comes to electrical projects, wiring a switch to an outlet is a pretty straightforward project. Step 1: Install a box for the new electrical switch and run a red, a white, a green and a black ...

In this video, we demonstrate how to install a light switch with various wiring configurations. Learn how to wire a light switch and outlet, replace a light switch, and manage different wire setups, ...

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 Outdated switches don't ...

In the 120V circuits of homes and offices, the grounded conductor is the same as the neutral. Typically, when wiring a switch for a 120V load (e.g., a light) only one wire comes to the switch and only ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Liam McCabe I made no fewer than five mistakes trying to install a smart ...

And don’t worry – installing a smart light switch doesn’t necessarily require a phone call to your electrician. In our opinion, you can do it yourself if you ...

Q. When I flip the light switches in my house, sometimes I hear a crackling, popping noise. Is this dangerous? Is new wiring required or is it something else? A. The switches could be defective or ...

Although newer homes have wall switches for most overhead lighting, fixtures in older houses may be controlled by pull chains from the light. Trying to find that pull chain in the dark can be ...