Lighting - Fixtures and Electrical Projects| Reader's Digest

Install an electrical box to house knob and tube wiring before installing a new light. Read an overview of how to connect old wiring to a new light fixture.

Find and replace burned-out Christmas tree bulbs using inexpensive testers and other techniques. Read an overview on how to repair christmas tree lights.

Replace the baffle trim on an older recessed ceiling light. Read an overview on how to update recessed lights.

Install a dimmer switch and the right size electrical box.

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