Q: Tim, I need you to mediate a dispute between my husband and me. We're building a new home, and there are several places where two or more switches can be used to control lights. I like the ...

Q: At either end of my staircase I have a light switch that turns the staircase light on and off. The problem is that the switches don’t work correctly anymore ...

Q: Tim, I need you to mediate a dispute between my husband and me. We’re building a new home, and there are quite a few places where two or more switches can be used to control lights. I like the ...

Three-way switches allow you to control lights from two locations - from two doorways to a room, from the top and bottom of a stair, from your house and garage, etc. Despite the name, three-way ...

: At either end of my staircase I have a light switch that turns the staircase light on and off. The problem is that the switches don't work correctly anymore. What ...

Light switches, once a simple decision, are now a home improvement category boasting a number of designs and functions. With different switch styles, wiring needs, and programmable capabilities, the ...

I was reading up on a project and came across this link. It mentions that if a light fixture is between the switch and the panel it is common to switch the white and black wires to the right of the ...

QDEAR TIM: I am pulling my hair out trying to wire a four-way switch. What is the secret? Do you need a special four-way electrical switch or a four-way light switch? At this point, my new wife thinks ...

So I have a couple of floor lamps that have three-way switches and was designed for incandescent light bulbs. To clarify, when I say three-way switch, I mean it cycles between off, low, medium, and ...

Q. I am pulling my hair out wiring a four-way switch. What is the secret to four-way switch wiring? Do you need a special four-way electrical switch or a four-way light switch? At this point, my new ...

Q. Tim, I need you to mediate a dispute between my husband and me. We’re building a new home, and there are quite a few places where two or more switches can be used to control lights. I like the ...