When operating a standard light switch, your choices are limited to turning the lights on or off. However, a light dimmer provides more versatility. Depending on the type of dimmer you choose, you can ...

Before touching the original light switch, turn off the power at your fuse box. Test the light switch afterward to make sure the electricity is off. Unscrew the switch plate and save it if you are ...

Q: During a recent dinner date at my house, I thought about how romantic it would be if I could dim the lights. My light switch doesn’t have this feature and I would like to replace it with one that ...

When we talked to designers and havers of great taste for our story on 31 Low-Lift Home Improvements for Under $100, Barbara Schmidt, creative director of Studio Bstyle, was a big proponent of the ...

A knob- or toggle-controlled dimmer switch allows you to vary the brightness of a light fixture and control the mood of a room. Most wall dimmer switches are for use with ceiling fixtures that take ...

Lights on or off? That's the question we posed to over 8,000 Men's Health and Women's Health readers for our recent "What's Sexy Now" survey. It's a simple question, sure, but we were surprised by the ...

We can’t think of a better way to make life at home easier than replacing a standard light switch with a dimmer. With a touch pad that responds to your finger, a light switch is much easier to operate ...

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 ...

The process of installing a smart switch is no different than replacing any other type of electrical switch in your home. You’ll want to take the proper precautions (we’ll help you with that, too), ...