How to Replace a Light Fixture in 30 Minutes (First Timer's Guide)
The first fixture I ever replaced took me 90 minutes and three trips to the hardware store. Now it takes 30. Here's the shortcut.
Installing Plug-In Wall Sconces: The Beginner's Complete Guide
Plug-in sconces look hardwired when you install them right. Here's the exact method I use in every room.
How I Added a Dimmer Switch to Every Room in a Weekend
I replaced nine switches with dimmers in one weekend. Every room in our house is now adjustable. Here's the whole project.
DIY Pendant Light Over the Kitchen Island: Start to Finish
Our ceiling box was in the wrong place for pendants. Moving it was easier than I expected. Here's the complete project.
How to Paint a Light Fixture (And When You Shouldn't)
I've painted seven light fixtures. Five turned out beautifully. Two were a waste of time. Here's how to tell the difference.
Installing Under-Cabinet Kitchen Lighting: A No-Frills Guide
Under-cabinet kitchen lighting was the most useful thing I added to our kitchen. Here's exactly how I did it for $38.
How to Add a Second Bedside Sconce When There's Only One Outlet
Our primary bedroom had one outlet on the wrong wall. We still got two bedside sconces. Here's how.
DIY Bathroom Vanity Sconces: How I Ran New Wire for Under $50
Adding side-mounted bathroom sconces requires new wire. Running it yourself costs $45. Hiring an electrician costs $300. Here's how I did it.
Building a DIY Wood Lamp Shade: A Weekend Project
I wanted a wood pendant that cost $300. I built one for $40. It took a Saturday and some patience.
How to Fix a Flickering LED Light (Without Calling an Electrician)
Flickering LEDs have five possible causes. Four of them are free to fix. Here's how to work through all of them.