An attractive hanging in place
You do not need to trash every light fixture during a remodel. Rewire attractive or unusual ceiling lamps to become plug-in lamps. Use these recycled fixtures to maintain a sense of the character of the home before it was renovated.
Instructions
1. Turn off the electricity to the ceiling lamp. Use a ladder long enough to allow you to reach the ceiling comfortably. Unfasten the lamp from the ceiling by using a screwdriver to remove the screws that anchor into place. Clip the wires that power the lamp with wire cutters or disconnect them where they are attached to the house wiring. Save as much of the original wire as possible when removing the . If you can salvage as much as five feet of wire coming from the lamp that has not been spliced, it will make the job much easier. A shorter wire can add an extra step to the process.
2. Make sure the ground wire is attached to the body of the lamp. This wire is usually attached to a screw near the area where the rest of the wire enters the lamp. The be separated from the rest of the wire and secured under this screw. It is often a green wire. If it is loose or unattached, fasten it to the lamp before beginning.
