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 ...

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 ...

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A light switch is the simplest of electrical devices. Flip the switch, electricity flows. Flip it again, electricity stops.

In this video, I’ll show you how to wire up a light switch, whether it’s got 3 wires, 4 wires, or you’re adding a switch to a new construction. I’ll also cover wiring a light switch and outlet combo, ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you have a room with no overhead light fixture, or one in which the main light switch isn’t convenient, you can solve your problem by adding a ...

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 ...