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How To Wire a 3-Way Light Switch

A light switch is the simplest of electrical devices. Flip the switch, electricity flows. Flip it again, electricity stops.
There are as many varieties of smart light switches (and dimmers) as there are light bulbs, and while the prospect of upgrading your old dumb switch might seem daunting, they’re usually pretty simple ...
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Q:I have a three-way switch that controls the light at the top of the stairs. The switch at the bottom doesn't always work like it is supposed to. Sometimes when I turn it off, the switch at the top ...