How Do You Replace Ceiling Light Fixtures?
Many people are intimidated by the thought of performing their own electrical work, but if you follow the directions and respect the electrical power, most jobs are not that complicated at all. In fact, one of the easiest jobs that you can do is to replace an existing ceiling light fixture. By replacing it yourself, you can save a bundle over paying an electrician to do it, and you can get the job done whenever you feel like doing it, without having to be scheduled in. Turn off the power to the circuit that feeds the ceiling light fixture you will be replacing. Don’t rely on turning off the light switch; play it safe and turn off the actual circuit breaker in your electrical panel. Remove the cover from the ceiling light fixture. Depending on the type, you may have to remove three set-screws in order for the cover to be released, or the cover may be held in place by a screwed-on cap. Remove the light bulb or bulbs from the ceiling light fixture. If the light was recently on, allow suff
