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 ...

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 ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Liam McCabe I made no fewer than five mistakes trying to install a smart ...

The flick of a switch or a slow transition, how do you like your light? Dimmers vs. traditional light switches create ambiance and can reduce the number of times you get up from the sofa to turn the ...

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 ...

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 ...

At a glance Expert's Rating Pros ・Clean overall design ・Can control GE Cync bulbs and fixtures, even if they’re not wired to ...

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), ...

Q. I would like to install several dimmer switches to control light output. Do I need special wiring to accomplish this? Older dimmers I have used scared me because the switch is very warm to the ...

Q: Can dimmers save energy? How hard are they to install? A: Dimmers can be utilized to save money on your energy bill. Installing a dimmer switch will only take an afternoon. Here are the basics.