Remove the old mounting plate, unless you want to reuse it, if it fits with your new light fixture. For many porch lights, the mounting plate will be a square with a perpendicular lip on one end and an angled lip on the opposite end. You will always want to position the angled lip ...
Typically, rough plumbing involves installing all sewer lines and vents as well as all water supply lines for each fixture. Here's a typical sink fixture: Here's the fixture for a washer: The tub is put in place and filled. Note the framing problem being corrected on the left side of ...
Whenever possible, setting up a home office or workspace with ample natural light is essential to help get through a long workday at home. For example, Wiles set up his workstation near the largest windows in the house, noting that "natural light keeps me energized and elevates my mood."...
(Never do the job with steel wool, steel brushes, or other highly abrasive scrubbing pads—these may cause further scratches or leave behind metal particles prone to rust.) A toothbrush works well for tighter spaces and tricky turns around the fixture, countertop, and drain. As you rub in ...
If there are some too-dark areas, consider installing another fixture or two, or installing a motion sensor that turns on the light when someone approaches.Cost: Between $350 and $500 to install outdoor motion-sensor lights, according to Fixr....
For years, I wanted to change the chandelier in our family room. I always thought I would replace it with another single chandelier until I found these distressed white wood chandeliers online. They were so well-priced that I ordered one. And then it hit me. These were perfect for a ladd...
I searched online for hours trying to find the right piece to replace it, but kept coming back to the fact that new dining tables are SO EXPENSIVE! I wanted something that had some traditional lines and a farmhouse kind of feel to mix and contrast with my modern wishbone dining chairs, ...
A compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) is a type of fluorescent lamp. Many CFLs are designed to replace an incandescent lamp and can fit into most existing light fixtures formerly used for incandescent light bulbs but generally use less power, have a longer rated life and give the same amount of ...
I am attempting to replace some things. I need to know what kind of interior doors would have been original to my home. Were they 3 panel, 4 panel or 5 panel doors? I have one door in the basement and it is a 3 panel door. I know that 5 panel doors were mostly in the late ...
It seems that turning a colander into a light fixture is not such an unusual thing. If you check out handimania you’ll find out how to turn one into a pendant lamp. It’s a great design idea for the kitchen and a lovely way in which to personalize a home without breaking the bank...