This DIY light switch guard will save you that frustration. Sure, you could just slap an ugly piece of tape over the switch. You could also open up the switch plate and disable it altogether.

Replacing a pullchain with a light switch: The Weekly Fix. Updated: May. 23, 2014, 7:58 p.m. ... If so, compress the wires into each box and screw the switch and fixture in place.

If you do have this wire, Donnelly says to attach it to the green screw, which will be on your light switch. Step 5: Replace the switch plate Use a screwdriver to place the switch plate back on ...

My first remote operated light switch, so I could turn light on/off from bed, was a weighted lever, pivot at one end, string at the other, length of string, screw for pivot and two screw eyes ...

Switchmate is a $40 AA-battery-powered magnetic light controller that clings to the screws holding up your existing switch plate. Snap it on and you're done with the installation.