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 ...

Use wire nuts to connect each wire extending from the dimmer switch to a wire coming out of the wall. If you are installing a ...

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 ...

According to electrician Britt Scott, if you haven’t flipped the switch to a dimmer, it’s time to do so. “A dimmer switch can change your whole life,” claims Scott, who owns Lady B Electric in Santa ...

Turning down the lights can make a room feel more cozy and inviting or make it more comfortable to watch a movie. Maybe you event want to reduce glare in a room when you first get out of bed. If you ...

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), ...

The ballyhoo on how to manage light-bulb energy efficiently totally misses the most prudent and efficient means I have been using for almost 40 years: Lamp dimmers are extremely useful and efficient.