Because the white wire from the switch to the light is now a hot wire, it must be marked to show it is hot. Wrap a piece of black electrician's tape around it at both ends or color the end black ...

Next, refer to the switch-wiring photo you took earlier to connect the existing wires to the new switch. Here’s how a single-pole switch is typically wired: The electrical box usually has two ...

If you do have this wire, Donnelly says to attach it to the green screw, which will be on your light switch. Step 5: Replace the switch plate Use a screwdriver to place the switch plate back on ...

For about $60 you can add a second light switch without wiring and for about $100 you can make this a smart home upgrade. One reason I love the Lutron Caséta light switches is that with one $55 ...

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.

The following brands all sell smart light switches and bridges that will work without a neutral wire. We've had the most experience with Lutron, and have found it to be an excellent solution ...

Most smart light switches require a neutral wire to work. As this wiring wasn’t standard in homes until the mid-1980s many houses have limited options for upgrading to smart switches.