[Dan Kouba’s] parents replaced their doorbell button with one that lights up and found that the chime wouldn’t stop sounding after the button was pushed. These lighted buttons use an incandescent bulb ...

Q: My doorbell works sometimes and not others. Should I fix it or just replace it? A: This is a great thing to consider for your guests, as the first impression is important. And it’s easy to fix or ...

Start by determining if your home has a battery-powered or wired doorbell: Battery-powered doorbells are not capable of chiming your internal chime. Instead, you’ll need to use the Ring Chime Pro or ...

Star Trek fans will love the latest invention from the guys over at Think Geek, the Star Trek Door Chime, which is designed to replace your standard doorbell with something a little more geeky. The ...

Dear Greg: New doorbells are relatively inexpensive, so attempting to repair an old doorbell is probably not worth the effect. Installing a new one is a simple DIY project. Manufacturers even make ...

A wired doorbell system has three components: a low-voltage (15- to 20-volt) transformer, a chime and a doorbell button. They are connected by 18- or 20-gauge low-voltage wires. Although it’s at low ...

The Nest Doorbell (wired) supports a traditional doorbell chime, but you can now buy one as an add-on to your system to make things a bit more flexible. Launching early next year, Made for Google ...

Replacing a doorbell may seem intimidating, but it’s a manageable task that can enhance your home’s functionality and curb appeal. Whether your original doorbell stopped working or you’re ready to ...

Dear James: I can barely hear the doorbell ring, so I probably should get it fixed or buy a new one. Is replacing a doorbell a typical DIY project? — Greg H. Dear Greg: New doorbells are relatively ...