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Install a Light Fixture
A new lighting fixture can make an artistic statement in any room, rather like hanging a new painting on the wall. It can cast a soft glow in the corner or brighten a whole room.
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Low-voltage Lighting
Low-voltage lighting is available in ready-to-install kits and as individual lights. Surface-mounted lights are easier to install than recessed lights, but you can create a more finished look with recessed lights. Spend some time looking at the outdoor lighting options available...
Skill: Beginner
Time: 2 hours
Installing Low-Voltage Landscape Lighting
Low-voltage landscape lights — those that are 12-volt AC — literally are a snap to install. The lighting parts snap together, and the connectors snap into place. The cable looks like a lamp cord.
Skill: Beginner
Time: 2 hours
Install a Light Fixture
A new lighting fixture can make an artistic statement in any room, rather like hanging a new painting on the wall. It can cast a soft glow in the corner or brighten a whole room. Fixtures can be used as task lights over your kitchen work area or to help you see the contents inside...
Skill: Beginner
Time: 1 hour
Installing a Ceiling Fan
A ceiling fan will do more than just give your air conditioner a break in the heat of summer - it'll also take a load off your furnace in winter by recirculating heated air that rises to the ceiling.Your only extra preparation for this project might be to beef up the weight-carrying...
Skill: Intermediate
Time: 3 hours
Under-Cabinet Lighting
Brightening up your kitchen can be as easy as installing special lighting fixtures under your kitchen cabinets. Although, this project can take up to an entire weekend, the results are well worth it.
Skill: Intermediate
Time: 3 hours
Recessed Lighting
Recessed lighting can add convenience and value to your home. By following these detailed instructions you will be able to install recessed lighting in your home in just one weekend.
Skill: Intermediate
Time: 5 hours
Installing a Dimmer Switch
A dimmer switch is one of life's little conveniences that, once installed, you wonder how you ever got along without it. Not only can a dimmer create the perfect ambiance, it can also save you money by conserving energy. You can save on your energy bills simply by dimming lights...
Skill: Beginner
Time: 1 hour
Testing a Light Socket
A light's out and you've already determined that a burned-out bulb isn't the culprit. (And, just to be thorough, you've also checked the main service panel for a tripped breaker or a blown fuse.) What do you do next? Well, first you need to find out if power is...
Skill: Beginner
Time: 1 hour
Track Lighting
A track system is the most versatile of all ceiling fixtures. You can configure it in many ways, choose from several lamp styles, and position the lamps to suit your needs. To begin installation, remove the existing ceiling fixture to locate the track.
Skill: Intermediate
Time: 3 hours
Replacing a Wall Switch
A standard wall switch – technically, a single-pole switch – is a snap to replace. There are just two screw terminals to worry about. (Some types may have a third screw. It's for a ground wire.) The most challenging part of this project is making sure you orient...
Skill: Beginner
Time: 1 hour
Quick Tips: Removing a Broken Light Bulb
Find out how to safely remove a broken light bulb by using a vegetable commonly found in most households.
How to Install a Ceiling Fan
Ceiling fans don't just look great. They cool rooms in the summer and disperse heat in the winter. Moreover, hanging a ceiling fan is not mechanically difficult, and most fans come with good installation instructions.
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