Okay, the most difficult parts are done. Now all you need to do is attach your light fixture to your ceiling. There’ll usually be a couple of screw holes in your light fixture. All you need to do (and you probably worked this out for yourself) is grab some screws and fix them thr...
Hanging a light fixture is simple once you know the correct steps, plus I only needed a few basic hand tools. Here is a snapshot I took while hanging my fixture to show you the parts- Another cool thing about DIYZ is the Pro Adviser feature. If you get hung up at any point in a...
All light fixtures have a universally-sized, pre-wired box in the ceiling, which the three electrical wires descend from. There will be some sort of baseplate serving as the mounting hardware for your light fixture. It’s either a single bar “strap” with a “nipple” screw (I hear you...
How to Fix a Short in a Light Fixture How to Locate a Short Circuit in a Ceiling Fixture What Are the Causes of a Shorted Out Electrical Outlet? How Do Shorts Occur? There are a number of causes of short circuits. Shorts often occur when a wire's insulation becomes damaged, but can ...
DIY: How to Change out a Wall Mounted Light Fixture
Swapping out the shade of an existing light fixture is a fast and inexpensive way to get a fresh look! It’s easy, doesn’t require any wiring, and makes use of your existing fixture. A win-win! Today I wanted to walk you through how to measure the fitter width, find a new shade...
You may be able to pull off this juggling act with a light fixture, but if you're messing with a chandelier, you need another pair of hands to help. To replace a ceiling light fixture, follow these steps: Turn off the power. You may find several pairs of wires in the ceiling b...
turn off the power when replacing a light fixture, it’s important to turn off the power before doing anything. turn off the power switch to your light fixture. to ensure that no one turns the light switch on while you are working, shut off the power on your breaker. turning the ...
There are several areas and situations around the home where a pull-chain fixture can be more practical than a light operated from a switch which requires you to walk over to the switch to turn it on. We’re talking about light fixtures inside closets, in certain areas of basements, direc...
7 Easy Steps To Retrofit A Fluorescent Light Fixture With LED Step 1: Turn off power to the fixture Step 2: Remove old T12/T8 fluorescent lamps Step 3: Remove ballast cover Step 4: Clip wires and remove fluorescent light ballast