Modern dimmers are compact and will fit into a standard wall outlet box in place of an existing switch. No rewiring is needed. Many people install dimmers for ”mood control”–lowering light levels ...

At night, I want a simple control for interior lighting, not to have to sift through menus to change brightness. Is that too ...

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 ...

The dimmer switch is in the spotlight. During coronavirus, Gov. Gavin Newsom talks about dimmer switches all the time. California’s open or closed status isn’t all or nothing, Newsom likes to say, ...

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