My new house has two switches by the front door. There are small hallways leading away from the door and each has a switch that controls the light above the door. The light at the door turns on the outdoor light and ... nothing. I assume there is a wiring issue and that it should turn on the light at the door as well. Is it common to have a 3-way (hehe) switch? How can I figure out what the problem is with the switch past taking off the plate and checking the wires?
Also, we have a nunber of mystery swithches throughout the house. How can we find out what these control? Am I into hiring an electrician territory?
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