Required Tools for this Project
Have the necessary tools for this DIY project lined up before you start—you’ll save time and frustration.
Required Materials for this Project
Avoid last-minute shopping trips by having all your materials ready ahead of time. Here's a list.
Home centers and hardware stores
carry basic lamp parts like sockets,
cords and plugs. For hard-to-find parts
and a wider selection of basic parts,
visit a lamp repair shop (in the Yellow
Pages under Lamps and Shades, Repair)
or online.