Before touching the original light switch, turn off the power at your fuse box. Test the light switch afterward to make sure the electricity is off. Unscrew the switch plate and save it if you are ...

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 ...

Two friends in different states told me similar stories recently about how social distancing was being enforced at parks with relatively isolated hiking trails. Because getting to the trails caused ...

• Light bulbs last longer — By dimming lights just 10 percent, you save 10 percent on the energy for that light and you double the life of the bulbs. Dim lights to 50 percent to save 40 percent on ...

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 ...

Q: We have dimmer switches on the lights on our ceiling fans and have recently switched the lightbulbs to compact fluorescent bulbs. Now the switch on the wall makes a buzzing sound. Is this safe? A: ...

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Our homes are becoming increasingly smart, and at the heart of these intelligent setups is the unassuming light bulb. For those of us who have them, these smart bulbs have changed the way we light our ...