July 20, 2008
Expert Advice for Home Improvement & Repair
Switches & Controls
Click! The switch is open, allowing current to flow through the light bulb, and the lamp is on. Click again, the current has been cut, and the lamp is off. We take switches for granted but if you have ever remodeled a room, you know that it takes some thought to choose the right kind of switches—and that there are many kinds of switch from which to choose.

In this section of HomeTips, we discuss the switch options available, how to install them, and do your own repairs.


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