To use 2 switches to control the same fixture, you will need to use two 3-way switches. Run 2-wire cable from the fixture to the first switch. Between the switches you will need to run 3-wire (with ground) cable. (The white and red wires will be the switched wires.) ......

How to wire 3-way and 4-way switches

Q: My outlet suddenly stopped working, where do I start?

A: Start by checking all the GFI outlets in the house. Press "Trip" and "Reset" on each one. Outlets requiring GFI protection are often wired through a GFI outlet in another part of the house, so check them all. You can find them in the:

• Garage
• Basement
• Outside
• Bathrooms
• Kitchen

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