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Installing a dimmer will help you set the mood

Lighting helps set the mood for every occasion. Whether you're having an intimate dinner with your sweetheart or having a family gathering, lighting can be just as important to the tone as the food or the music. This is why dimmer plates are essential in your home. At Kmart, you'll find dimmers that can turn a basic light switch into a fully functional tool for setting the mood.

A dimmer, when properly installed, allows the user to control the level of light in the room, making it easy to move from the bright light needed for homework or daily tasks, to low light for a romantic dinner. Installing a dimmer is an easy home modification. Just make sure that before you unscrew the faceplate that you have all the electricians' tools for the job. Kmart carries everything you need from fixtures to components and even battery testing tools.

Electrical lighting work, including work with dimmers, requires electrician accessories. The options are endless, and you'll find a wide selection of supplies you will need to install a dimmer or any other electrical project, from electrical tape to testers that can make sure there is no power coming through the wires when you start working. As you're installing your dimmer, use some electrical tape to insulate wires and hold pieces in place while you work. This type of tape can be easily removed later since the adhesive has a lower bond. Even if you're a novice at DIY electrical work, one great tool that belongs in your electrician's kit is a multimeter, that can be used to determine voltage, current and resistance. It is a great diagnostic tool if you find yourself with an electrical problem. Whatever tools and accessories you might need as you install a new dimmer or other improvements in your home, you can find all the right gear at Kmart.