Below, I’ll show you the most common way to wire a 3-way switch. It’s what most electricians use today, because it’s easy and saves money. Here’s how it works: Power comes into the first ...

Diagram 1: Here's an example of a basic three-way switch layout, the type you'll hopefully deal with in your home. Steve Conaway/CNET If your lighting setup doesn't jive with these two pictures, I ...

Below, I'll show you the most common way to wire a 3-way switch. It's what most electricians use today, because it's easy and saves money. Here's how it works: Power comes into the first switch ...