⚠️: Working on a live electrical circuit can cause serious injury or death. Go to the main electrical panel and flip off the circuit breaker that’s feeding power to the light switch.

Replacing a light switch is a very easy do it yourself project, whether you need to replace a dead switch or you want to upgrade a switch to add a dimmer or other features. As with any project ...

Q: Trying to save a few dollars, I thought I could replace a light switch by myself. I turned off the breaker for the room, and then I used the vacuum cleaner to make sure there was no power at ...

Before you do anything, switch off the breaker on your main electrical panel. Target just the breakers that handle power for the light fixtures and switches you plan to service.

Q. When I flip the light switches in my house, sometimes I hear a crackling, popping noise. Is this dangerous? Is new wiring required or is it something else?

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 ...

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.