A light switch faceplate that’s warm to the touch is a sign of an overloaded circuit. If you have a lighting fixture with numerous bulbs, this is likely the culprit. A warm light switch cover can also ...

Although newer homes have wall switches for most overhead lighting, fixtures in older houses may be controlled by pull chains from the light. Trying to find that pull ...

Q: At either end of my staircase I have a light switch that turns the staircase light on and off. The problem is that the switches don’t work correctly anymore ...

Adding an electrical outlet next to an existing light switch is easy, as long as there is a neutral wire in the box. Step 1: Turn the power supply off to the light switch at the main electrical panel.

A DIY enthusiast looking for a way to fix a cracked light switch was cautioned against using a seemingly easy solution. In his quest to solve the problem, he thought about using caulk to fill in the ...