What Is the Standard Light Switch Height?
Have you ever wondered why light switches seem to be placed at the same height in most homes? There’s a reason—an industry standard is set by contractors, builders, and electricians. Standard Light Switch Height The standard light switch height is 48 inches from the finished floor to the center of the switch. Why is 48 […]
Installing an Electronic Timer Switch
Expert DIY tips on how to install an electronic timer switch. Learn to affix a switch that will automatically turn lights off and on with this step-by-step guide. It is fairly simple to replace a standard wall light switch with a timer switch. Following are instructions for how to affix a timer that has a […]
Three-Way Switch Wiring | How to Wire 3-Way Switches
How to wire a pair of three-way switches to turn lights on and off from both ends of a hallway or the top and bottom of a staircase. Includes 3-way switch wiring diagrams for several situations. In This Article: How a 3-Way Switch Works How to Wire 3-Way Switches A pair of three-way light switches […]
How to Install a Dimmer Switch
In This Article: Overview of Dimmer Switches How to Install a Dimmer Switch (Step-by-Step) The most familiar enhanced-control device, the dimmer switch lets you lower or raise light levels so that they’re appropriate to the need. For example, a bathroom dimmer can be set low for restful light when bathing and then raised to higher […]