Join the socket cords to the lamp cord:At the center wire connection housing, join together the three neutral wires (the portion of the cord with faint ridges on the jacket) by twisting the bare ends together and screwing a wire nut over the bare ends. Do the same with the hot wires (...
preparing your chosen object, and assembling the lamp parts, ensuring you make a functional and stylish lighting piece. As we go further, you'll learn how to safely wire your lamp, test it, and troubleshoot common problems
If a table or floor lamp doesn’t work, do the obvious: Put in a new working bulb. If it still doesn’t light, check the circuit breaker or fuse that serves the lamp’s outlet. If the circuit is working, you may need to replace the cord, lamp socket, or plug. For complete cover...
Drill a hole in the base of the bottle. Push the sripped end of the electric cord through the hole and up through the neck of the bottle, then through bottom of the spindle and out the top. Connect the wires to the screws on the socket. Pull the wire taut and replace the socket c...
Slip off the cardboard insulating sleeve from the socket to expose the screw terminals securing the lamp cord wires. Loosen the terminals with a screwdriver and disconnect the wires. This should free the socket; if not, look for mounting screws securing the socket to the base and remove the ...
Clearly the outlet, in this case, is in view because furniture can’t be placed there, and if the lamp were plugged into it, the cord would be difficult to conceal. Hot Tip Before you decide on outlet placement in the bedroom, consider the size of the bed and add 4 inches on ...
1. Prepare the Socket and Shade Holder Begin by detaching the light socket and attaching it to the shade holder. This will be the base of your pendant light. 2. Disassemble the Socket Loosen and remove the screw on the socket to take off the cap, exposing the inner part where your elec...
5. Having Exposed Cables and Cords When we first put up our TV in our old house, it was a tangled mess, but I didn’t really know how to resolve it, so we just lived with it for a while. For a simple solution, pick up somecord covers, wrap them around your cords, stick them...
Ring lights are an essential toolfor macro photographersbecause they allow you to achieve consistent, evenly lit shots. You mount it on the front of a camera, and around its circumferences like a halo lamp or candle flame, it produces soft shadows that help show detail in close up photos ...
Heat lamp Space heater Towels Project Overview Working Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour Skill Level: Beginner Estimated Cost: $0 to $35 Before You Begin It’s absolutely crucial that you locate andturn off the water at the main shutoff valvein your homebeforeyou start the thawing process....