How To Replace Fluorescent Lighting With A Pendant FixtureUpdated 2019 We just swapped out two old fluorescent light fixtures in our kitchen and they each required slightly different techniques becausfe – surprise! – one of the didn’t have a fixture box in the ceiling behind it. Yep, just...
Replace light fixtures on the garage and under the porch (we did this but haven’t taken pics yet) Add a street number sign Reshingle the roof And here’s what we’ve still got to do almost 8 years later: Maybe add shutters on the upstairs two windows Repaint the garage door trim an...
Replace old outlets, light fixtures, and switches which may create short circuits or trip breakers. Have an electrician separate hardwired devices that are drawing too much power from a single circuit. The electrician can move devices to another circuit or can set up an entirely new circuit to ...
Fixture does not light.Check for power and test to see if the bulb is seated properly in the sockets. Next, replace the tube or tubes. If the new tubes do not light, use a multimeter or voltage detector (at the switch and the sockets) to confirm that the fixture is getting power. I...
• Install fresh light bulbs to replace those that are burned out in lamps, ceiling fixtures, sconces, and outdoor fixtures. • Check handrails to be sure that they’re not loose. If it takes more than tightening a screw, and you need to add a bracket, do so. It takes onl...
Allow significant time for the paint to dry before removing tape from your trim. This will result in crisp, clean lines. Remove all coverings from furniture and other areas. Replace any lighting fixtures that you removed and move furniture or other items back into place. Clean your ai...
6.Garage 7.Basement Important Areas to Clean in Every Room There are tough spots to clean in every room of your house. As you go through your deep cleaning checklist, don’t forget to cover these areas. 1. Dust Ceiling Corners No matter how high your ceilings are, this is a hard-to...
CFLs are also inefficient in enclosed, recessed fixtures (too hot) and in the fixtures of garage-door openers (too much vibration). Finally, CFL bulbs can, in rare cases, interfere with electronic equipment. This interference is caused by infrared (IR) light, which CFLs produce and which IR...
A few examples include transforming old dressers into a mini kitchen island, TV unit, bathroom vanity, or even a baby changing table, thick ropes or leather straps into cabinet and door handles, and mason jars, wooden logs, or mesh baskets into light fixtures, to name a few. Similarly, ...
Making your ownDIY lampcan be both rewarding and fun. It's a great opportunity to flex your creative muscles by transforming everyday objects into unique lighting fixtures. This guide on25 homemade DIY lamp ideaswill walk you through the process, from picking out materials to the final touches...