Light switch wiring is a task that most DIYers can take on themselves without calling an electrician. Follow these steps to wire your switches safely.

The swap-out takes less than 15 minutes and a new single-pole light switch costs less than a buck, making it one of the most affordable upgrades ever. Safety First ...

Below, Donnelly tells AD how to wire a light switch with this simple step-by-step process for a single-pole light switch without zapping yourself along the way. To make the task easier, Character ...

Unlike single-pole switches, which control lights from one location, 3-ways work in pairs. You must have two of them — and only two. (For more than two locations, add 4-way switches.) ...

Light switches are made with four basic wiring options that offer unique advantages: Single Pole Single Throw (SPST): A switch’s pole controls the destination of its electricity.

Before you start shopping for a dimmer switch, do a little recon. Head to the room with the light you want to dim. If only one switch controls the light, you need a standard single-pole dimmer.