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How to Install a Dimmer Switch

I t doesn’t take long to replace an ordinary light switch with a full-feature dimmer light switch. But while you’re at it, to make your home ...
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 ...
High voltage is no joke, but you don’t need special electrical knowhow or skills to safely replace your light switch or ...
I installed compact-fluorescent and LED bulbs throughout my house. They work well everywhere but not with dimmer switches. The bulbs either dim insufficiently, flicker, or they don't light at all.
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), ...
Lighting tool boxes is always a challenge. The light isn’t bright enough, it’s too bright, it’s difficult to wire in, or the light and switch you use succumb to the environment or vibration. We found ...
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 ...
This is an LED bulb that fits into a recessed light fixture. It can become an annoying strobe light in your home. (Tim Carter) Analysis by Tim Carter Q: I feel like I’m going to have a seizure. I’ve ...
The biggest reason to buy a Sinopé smart dimmer versus its numerous competitors is if you’ve also invested in other Sinopé smart home devices. The company is particularly strong in the area of smart ...