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There's more to changing a switch than connecting a few wires. You have to check grounding and box size for a safe, first-class job. It's easy…

Installing a dimmer switch? The National Electrical Code now requires larger box sizes to accommodate bulky devices like dimmer switches and…

Buy smart light switches for convenience, safety and to save money. Some light up for easy switching at night, some switch on and off …

Replace a faulty well pump switch in about an hour; no special tools or skills required.

Humming dimmer switches are a surprisingly common problem. We’ll show you simple DIY fixes that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg.

This article shows you a simple technique for adding a second switch to a stairway light or a light in any room in your home. It covers running…

A cheap switch and an expensive switch will both turn a light on, but fixtures that draw more power require the larger, more durable parts built…

Install a new electrical switch without any wiring or batteries. Piezoelectric switches use radio signals generated by the push of a button to…

Fix a refrigerator water dispenser quickly and easily with standard hand tools and a new switch. You can do it in an hour.

This story features diagrams that show how to wire three-way switches. The wiring is more complicated than a traditional single-pole switch, but…

Use special motion-activated switches rated for electronic (rather than magnetic) ballasts in most new fluorescent lights. Check the ballast in…

Tired of groping for pull chains in the dark? Wireless, piezoelectric switches allow you to control lights using nothing more than the energy…

Compact fluorescent bulbs can work well with dimmers—if they're the right type of dimmer. Replace older, standard dimmer switches with CFL…

Control bathroom humidity more efficiently with a new type of humidistat switch that turns an exhaust fan on and off in response to changing…

Not all dimmer switches are the same, and if you buy one that's not rated for the total wattage of the lights it controls, you could have…

Switch boxes can sometimes be used as a power source for a new outlet, but only if the box is large enough and has neutral and ground wires…

Adding another light using power from an existing switch is possible if the switch box contains a neutral line. Here's what to look for and how…

Electrical boxes must be flush with the wall surface, which can present problems when you add wainscoting or paneling. The easiest fix is…

Light up your closet with slim profile fluorescent lights connected to a motion detector switch that activates the lights when you open the…

An oversize drywall cutout around an electrical box can ruin the appearance of an otherwise perfect taping job. The best way to fix it is with…