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Q: I have a tenant who complained that a light fixture wouldn’t light. After I replaced the switch, the light still wouldn’t come on. I realized that all the bulbs were out. Anyway, is there a way to ...

Old and tired light switch covers not only spoil a room's look but can also be dangerous. Replacing them with new switches is ...

The neutral will have raised ribs or other markings down the length of the insulation. The hot wire is always smooth. Examine the screw terminals on the new lamp socket. When wiring a lamp socket, the ...