Absurdity

I've installed a new dimmer in the living room, had some troubles getting it working, but figured it out eventually, two of the black wires in the box had to be joined to one of the wires in the dimmer. Had some problems in the basement lighting system shortly after, but they appeared to be unrelated, I changed the bulb and flipped every breaker off and then on, seemed to work. Now hopefully it will be easier to put Ryder to sleep, and the light won't bother him as much.