Hungarian design brand Sekhina has made a series of light switches and plug sockets from concrete as an aesthetically pleasing alternative to plastic. Billed as the first of their kind ...

While they may leave some readers cold, for me, light switches and electrical sockets fall into this category. I prefer elegant brass or characterful ceramic light switches and — to get ...

Adding inserts from the Gira System 55, a wide range of functions can be realized with the Gira E2 design line: from socket outlets and Gira pushbutton sensors for KNX to the Gira System 3000 ...

Gira Esprit switches are available in several versions ... a wide range of functions can be realized with the Gira Esprit design line: from socket outlets and Gira pushbutton sensors for KNX ...

When you move to a new apartment or house, you'll probably find that some light switches control outlets ... you start plugging lamps into every socket. You might save yourself some time.

and modern ‘switch-first’ wiring with a neutral wire in the light switch socket. Most pre-1990s UK properties are not wired in this way, so I’d recommend you enlist the services of an ...

Turn off the light switch and remove the bulb again. Clean the socket with an electrical contact cleaner, which is available at auto parts stores. If you see heavy corrosion, scrape it off with a ...

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 ...