Switching out a ceiling light fixture is often fairly simple, but it’s not always so straightforward, especially if you have a house built before the mid-1980s.

Let’s face it: Many homes today feature inadequate, poorly positioned, and sometimes plain-old ugly light fixtures. But you don't have to live with anything you don't love, especially when so ...

Any DIYer canreplace a light fixture, but you may require assistance from a second person in order to hold a heavy fixture ...

Swapping in a new ceiling light fixture can have a dramatic effect on a space, and in many cases, it’s a relatively simple DIY project.

Upgrade your garage wiring the correct and easy way. We'll show you how to add outlets to a garage without any disruptions to your walls in this how-to guide. The post DIY Guide to Adding Outlets ...

Replace Light Fixture With Paddle Ceiling Fan Danny Lipford: Johnathan wants to know, “Can I install a ceiling fan where a light fixture is now?” There’s really no problem in replacing an ...

But that same 100-watt light bulb in a similarly enclosed light fixture can also cook. Unfortunately, just like those confectionaries after cooking, the wiring may also need an application of ...

If that’s the case, you can swap out the bulb, or you might need to flip the breaker off to investigate the light fixture itself. If all the wiring looks to be snug, it could be that the type of ...

The installation process is accomplished in two steps: 1) roughing in and installing the recessed light fixture, and 2) running the wiring from the existing ceiling fixture to the recessed light.

When locating the second light fixture on the ceiling, keep in mind that most floor/ceiling joists are on 16-inch centers. Using a keyhole saw, cut the holes for the recessed light fixtures.