Comments on: Installing Dimmer Switches

By: Yolanda

Yolanda — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:33:17 +0000

I really liked the picture/poster of french castles. When you look at them it takes you somewhere mysterious yet at the same time you celebrate a moment in time in a romantic era you can only dream about. It would be wonderful to have this picture somewhere you could relax and dream.

By: Kim

Kim — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:06:40 +0000

We are huge fans of dimmer switches at my house. Hubby has them on almost every light, including the ones outdoors.

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:52:32 +0000

My hubby installed a dimmer switch in our dining room and it has made all the difference in the world. We can have a quiet supper with them low and a few candles or an energized breakfast with them on high. I love it! Karen

By: Kate at Centsational Girl

Kate at Centsational Girl — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 05:48:12 +0000

There is no such thing as too many dimmers. I put them up all over my house cause I’m a mood lighting gal, and I just couldn’t live without them !

Great tutorial too.

By: Kristi

Kristi — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:52:22 +0000

Rhoda – we just got back from a trip to Destin, and I thought about you many times while we were in flea markets! I wanted to know how much you know about decorative trays – and have you look at a tray I purchased. My blog is above and the post is “rainbows and antiques”. I was told the tray was french and that it dates to teh 1860′s. What do you think?

By: Sheila

Sheila — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:40:50 +0000

You are one brave soul Rhoda! I don’t possess that fearless nature and I don’t even like it when dear hubby does electrical work. I really do prefer the ambience that dimmers provide and it’s so much easier on the eyes than dining under glaring lights. TFS! Sheila

By: Holly

Holly — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:30:47 +0000

Love teh dimmer switches! I think I will let my husband install them. I am sure I could do it but he is so handy when it comes to those things!

By: Donna

Donna — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:47:36 +0000

Dimmer switches are the best! They make such a difference to your lighting.
Love your blog.
Donna in Alabama

By: grannyann

grannyann — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:20:33 +0000

thanks for the info.

By: Lori E

Lori E — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:20:54 +0000

I think people are too scared of electricity. Follow the rules and you will be fine.
Always power off at the breaker panel first. Everyone should label their panels too.
You can plug in a radio and turn it on in the room you are working on and when you flip the right switch it will shut off and you will then save yourself multiple trips up and down stairs. THIS IS NOT ENOUGH TO INDICATE ALL THE POWER IS OFF IN THE ROOM THOUGH. JUST A START SO YOU CAN ACTUALLY COME AN CHECK THE LIGHT FIXTURE IS OFF TOO. NEVER ASSUME.
Make sure your connections are all securely fastened and not touching each other.
They can do it, right Rhoda.