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 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 ...

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.

Learn how to install 3-Way Smart Wifi light switches with this step-by-step video. Consult a certified electrician if you ...

If you don’t want to pay the $60 for the Philips Hue Tap switch, here’s how to spend half that and still get the same functionality with the $25 Dimmer Switch. The Tap switch has been around for a ...

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, ...

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 ...