Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Before touching the original light switch, turn off the power at your fuse box. Test the light switch afterward to make sure the ...

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 ...

If you want to control the lighting level in the rooms of your home, a dimmer switch is an effective and easy solution. Installing it is simple and can be done without spending a lot of money. Here's ...

For any number of reasons, you may find that you want to (or have to) change a light switch somewhere in the home. And while this may seem like a project that’s too challenging for the average ...

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 ...

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 ...

A normal light switch offers only two choices: on and off. But a dimmer switch allows you to control how bright you want the room to be. Simply turning a knob or sliding a lever lets you adjust light ...

Valentine's Day may be over but that doesn't mean the romance has to end. Think about your home and consider what amenities you could add for a romantic evening any time of the year. A dimmer switch, ...

Dimmer switches come in a variety of styles. Along with creating a relaxed mood, installing a dimmer switch will save you money by reducing your energy bill and extending the life of your incandescent ...

If you want to make your lights a bit smarter without changing all your bulbs, a smart dimmer switch like the Enbrighten ...