Q: I have a ceiling fan light kit with a pull-chain that turns the light on or off. The problem is that the pull-chain is frozen and won’t pull to turn the lights on or off. How can I go about getting ...

Although newer homes have wall switches for most overhead lighting, fixtures in older houses may be controlled by pull chains from the light. Trying to find that pull chain in the dark can be ...

Q: At either end of my staircase I have a light switch that turns the staircase light on and off. The problem is that the switches don’t work correctly anymore ...

Few things are more frustrating than a loose light switch. You go to turn on your lights and the switch flops back down, leaving you in the dark or with an annoying flickering light. Whatever the ...

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.

A DIY enthusiast seeking solutions to mend a cracked light switch was warned against an apparent quick fix. Hoping to address the issue, he was considering using caulk to fill in the gaps but was ...

Managing the complex systems of the modern home can become pretty tricky. While mowing the lawn and hanging pictures on the wall are relatively straightforward tasks, plenty of additional ...