I have a ceiling light in the garage. I opened up the switch and there are only three wires; black, white, and ground. I'm assuming this means that the power is coming from the light. I would like to add an outside light and and have it controlled with a second switch powered from the first. I...

Power Into Light - Switch Leg Down to Switch

New dimmer switch will not dim light - I am trying to hook up a dimmer switch in a electrical box that already contains a three way switch. I am trying to take power from the three way switch to power the new dimmer and light. The way it is hooked up now the new light works but will not dim with...

I need to install a ceiling light in our bedroom. I have a single light switch and four outlets. One of the outlets is operated by the light switch. I have the following wires coming into the light switch box: three white wires/capped, three copper ground, three black/capped with a fourth pig...

Light above kitchen sink stopped working a few days ago. Tried a new bulb, that didn't help. Checked the breaker; it was not tripped, but I cycled off and on it anyway. That didn't help. Loosened fixture and put neon tester on wires. It showed no power. Took switch plate cover off and put...