They're probably not at the top of your cleaning task list, but light switches and plates need to be cleaned, too. Updated May 24, 2021, 7:22 AM PDT / Source: TODAY ...

Next, remove the cover plate from the switch and use a non-contact voltage tester to confirm that the power is indeed off. Touch the tester’s probe to the wires on the switch.

The light switch cover you'll replace will be needed for the luxe cover you'll make, so remove the plate from the wall with a screwdriver. Once it's removed, place it on the card stock and trace ...

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Switchmate is a $40 AA-battery-powered magnetic light controller that clings to the screws holding up your existing switch plate. Snap it on and you're done with the installation.

Turn off the existing lights. Turn off your main power. Take off the switch cover plate with a screwdriver. Double-check that the power is off before you touch the wires—otherwise you’re at ...

Adding an electrical outlet next to an existing light switch is easy, as long as there is a neutral wire in the box.Step 1: Turn the power supply off to the light switch at the main electrical panel.

Coming soon: the wall switch module! Make any light switch smart by installing this little gadget behind the wall plate. Your smart lights stay reachable — and you can use the light switch to ...

The Eve Light Switch, which is designed for the European market, can use both Thread and Bluetooth to connect to a smart home network, depending on which is available.