Change a light fixture

See the process of updating an outdated fan light fixture with no need to uninstall it! Watch the video tutorial here. The Before Over the past year I have…

After we added the decorative paneling to the office, removed the wallpaper and painted the walls, the rest of the room began to whimper for change. We needed a new light fixture and knew it would be a do it yourself installation. We've installed a number of them before and have it down to

Changing a light fixture is like the easiest thing ever and makes you feel so accomplished! Great step-by-simple-step tutorial!

Learn how to change, replace or upgrade a wall or ceiling light fixture without getting shocked / electrocuted. Use your breaker box, wire stripper, voltage detector, screwdriver, wire nuts / wire connectors, ladder, work light & extension cord. Save money on DIY instead of hiring an electrician. Details on color temperature, LED vs. non-LED bulbs, black wires, neutral wires, ground wires and preventing electrical shock.

Let me show you how I took this out dated brass light fixture and transformed it into something beautiful. Best part it only cost me $10!

A step-by-step guide to removing an ugly fluorescent light fixture and replacing it with a more updated pendant light.

So while we were quite literally watching paint dry, we had a chance to get to a few other tasks - most importantly replacing the ceiling fan with the custom light fixture! You have no idea how excited I was to see it in place since it had been a work in progress since October. (more details about the fixture to come in tomorrows post). But today's post is purely practical. It the Idiots guide to changing a Light Fixture complete with a step by step photo guide. Hello Mr. Ceiling Fan…

I can’t tell you how easy this project is. Seriously, my bloodhound could do it. This is also one of those things you can do to make yourself happy as a renter, but that won’t piss your landlord off. After removing it, just keep the old light and put it back up before you move out.

What do you do when your chandelier or pendant light doesn't hang in the right spot? Easy solution - hang the light fixture and then swag it.

Nothing spoils a dinner party like a chandelier in the pasta or a sudden blackout. Here's how to hang lights safely and securely.