How to Replace and Rewire A Standard 120 Volt Light Switch

“How to Replace and Rewire A Standard 120 Volt Light Switch”

How many people would like to learn how to do something simple, and cut down on the cost of electricity? The basic use of a light switch in many homes comes from turning on a light or a receptacle. Light switches are used to cut power on or off to a light or a receptacle. They usually are white or ivory depending on the color you prefer. They have a set of contacts in them that connect together across from one another to form a complete circuit. Light switches are very inexpensive, but very vital to every day life.

Safety is a very important issue when it comes to handling electricity. First, you must make sure all power is off to the designated light switch you are changing. You can do this by using an electrical meter (volt meter). You have two leads on a meter: a black lead and a red lead. Take the black lead and put it on the bronze colored screw. Then take the red lead and put it on the green...