• Light bulbs last longer — By dimming lights just 10 percent, you save 10 percent on the energy for that light and you double the life of the bulbs. Dim lights to 50 percent to save 40 percent on ...

Q: Can dimmers save energy? How hard are they to install? A: Dimmers can be utilized to save money on your energy bill. Installing a dimmer switch will only take an afternoon. Here are the basics.

When operating a standard light switch, your choices are limited to turning the lights on or off. However, a light dimmer provides more versatility. Depending on the type of dimmer you choose, you can ...

Turning down the lights can make a room feel more cozy and inviting or make it more comfortable to watch a movie. Maybe you event want to reduce glare in a room when you first get out of bed. If you ...

Q. I would like to install several dimmer switches to control light output. Do I need special wiring to accomplish this? Older dimmers I have used scared me because the switch is very warm to the ...

For any number of reasons, you may find that you want to (or have to) change a light switch somewhere in the home. And while this may seem like a project that’s too challenging for the average ...

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 that ...

A knob- or toggle-controlled dimmer switch allows you to vary the brightness of a light fixture and control the mood of a room. Most wall dimmer switches are for use with ceiling fixtures that take ...

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