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How To Wire a 3-Way Light Switch

Stop walking across a dark room to turn on the light. Install a 3-way switch and control lights from two locations.
Most DIYers shy away from doing electrical work for fear of getting shocked or causing a fire. And that’s certainly understandable; electricity is not to be trifled with. However, there are many ...
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You can add a second light switch anywhere in your house without wiring a new three-way switch thanks to smart home technology. This guide will show you what you need, and how to do this without ...
My house was built in the 50s, with wiring from that time period. I'm trying to understand how to connect a modern switch up in the place of an existing old one and it just isn't making sense to me. I ...
Even if your home wasn't exactly built "smart," it is still possible to add HomeKit light switches without a neutral wire. Here's how. There are many ways to install a smart lighting system in your ...
Knowing how to wire a light switch is critical if you are going to tackle the job yourself. Here we show you how to wire up a ...
We show you how to wire in an electric fan relay kit with a thermostatic switch. If you've got an electric cooling fan on your classic car or hot rod and you want to know how to wire it with a relay, ...
Achieve max electric fuel pump output and safety using a relay plus an oil pressure safety switch. Achieving maximum output and safety with a custom-wired electric fuel pump requires a properly ...
The Escapists 2 requires you to use a ton of everyday items in ways you wouldn’t normally think of in order to get out of prison. Wire is exactly one of those items, and while you’d think that this ...
If you have a light switch that controls an outlet or a fan you prefer to stay on, you know how frustrating it can be keeping that switch from getting flipped. This DIY light switch guard will save ...