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.

A single-pole switch controls a light or lights from a single location. One wire comes in from the power source, and one wire goes out to the light(s).