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 ...

Before you attempt to fix a faulty light switch, make sure you understand the basics of light switch wiring. Being a smart homeowner means knowing what is going on in your home and how it works, ...

Knowing how to wire a light switch is critical if you are going to tackle the job yourself. Here we show you how to wire up a ...

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My house was built in the 50s, with wiring from that time period. I'm trying to understand how to connect a modern switch up in the place of an existing old one and it just isn't making sense to me. I ...