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 ...

There are as many varieties of smart light switches (and dimmers) as there are light bulbs, and while the prospect of upgrading your old dumb switch might seem daunting, they’re usually pretty simple ...

Want mood lighting? This fast, clear video shows you how to swap out your old switch for a dimmer switch confidently and safely. Includes tips on wiring conventions and grounding. Shrapnel from ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A recent firmware update for the Philips Hue lighting lineup has given HomeKit compatibility to the company's affordable dimmer switches. That means you can now customize the switches to your liking, ...

This capable dimmer supports Apple’s HomeKit platform along with the top three digital assistant platforms: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri. iDevices is about as agnostic as it gets when it ...

Belkin has announced that it is now shipping its new Wemo WiFi Smart Dimmer Light Switch to customers, giving consumers yet another connected accessory with which to make their home a bit smarter.

TP-Link’s Wi-Fi-ready switch works as well as it looks—provided you don’t care about HomeKit support or mind the monstrous cover. I’ll cut to the chase: TP-Link’s Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch Dimmer ...