D.I.Y. Saturday #16 – How To Install a Light Dimmer Switch

Entry #265, September 4, 2010

Indoor light quality can make or break a room.  Remember our post this week about vanity light, and if there is enough good light at your bathroom sink?  Today on DIY Saturday I will show you how easy it is to transform your existing lighting into the capability of adding more ambiance to your rooms.

Dimmer switches are easy to install and they can make the lighting in your space go from romantic candlelight dinner ambiance to bright task lighting in one controllable switch. Here are some advantages to adding a dimmer switch, as well as the tools necessary to install yours from Do It Yourself.com.

Use light switch dimmers to change the ambiance, instantly

Advantages of adding a dimmer switch:

• You have control over the amount of light in a room.
• You can leave bathroom or hallway lights dimmed for small children or overnight guests.
• The way dimmers tend to make a room look more romantic and cozy can actually increase your house’s re-sale value and give you an added edge over other houses on the market.
• Dimmer switches offer versatility and add richness to any room

Light up any room with a simple dimmer switch

Tools and materials you will need:

• Screwdriver
• Wire Strippers
• Needle nose Pliers
• Voltage Tester (Don’t worry, you don’t need an expensive one. Most hardware shops sell inexpensive ones for as little as a few bucks.)

• Electrical Tape
• Wire Nuts
• Dimmer Plate (Not all companies supply one with the switch, so check before you leave the store.)

You Tube Video: How to install a dimmer switch.

 

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