Stop walking across a dark room to turn on the light. Install a 3-way switch and control lights from two locations.

Q: At either end of my staircase I have a light switch that turns the staircase light on and off. The problem is that the switches don’t work correctly anymore ...

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 Outdated switches don't ...

Have you ever walked into a room and flicked the light switch, only to have it flicker or not turn on at all? A faulty light switch isn't only frustrating, but any kind of mechanical failure should ...

A light switch faceplate that’s warm to the touch is a sign of an overloaded circuit. If you have a lighting fixture with ...

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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 ...

Managing the complex systems of the modern home can become pretty tricky. While mowing the lawn and hanging pictures on the wall are relatively straightforward tasks, plenty of additional ...

You can add a second light switch anywhere in your house without wiring a new three-way switch thanks to smart home technology. This guide will show you what you need, and how to do this without ...