Living Room Lighting

One solution for a flickering light bulb is to bend the tab in the socket slightly upward to assure a better electrical contact. The fix takes…

Improve the appearance of your recessed lights by simply changing the trim. The task is simple and takes only minutes—no tools needed!

Give your room a stunning new look and feel by adding DIY recessed lights. Even if you don’t have access to the ceiling from the attic, …

Learn how to stop IC-rated recessed can lights from cycling on and off—without removing any insulation. Solve the problem with simple,…

Learn the new rules for light bulbs being sold in 2012 and how to choose the best bulbs for your home - halogens, fluorescents and LEDs. We'll…

Use airtight recessed lights in a cathedral ceiling to prevent heat loss, moisture problems and roof rot. The fixtures are inexpensive.

Add drama and beauty with this easy-to-build soffit system and well-placed lighting. This is the ultimate improvement for ordinary ceilings.

Compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) come in a variety of sizes and colors. Learn about different types, where and where not to use them, and how…

Tired of groping for pull chains in the dark? Wireless, piezoelectric switches allow you to control lights using nothing more than the energy…

In about 30 minutes you can repair the electrical wiring in almost any lamp—and make it safe as well.

Change a drab room into a dazzling one with a new overhead light fixture. Here's how to mount that new fixture correctly and safely using…

Add wiring for new switches, light fixtures and outlets anywhere in the house, with minimal wall damage. This article shows you how to use a…

Compact fluorescent bulbs can work well with dimmers—if they're the right type of dimmer. Replace older, standard dimmer switches with CFL…

Not all dimmer switches are the same, and if you buy one that's not rated for the total wattage of the lights it controls, you could have…

Make turning lamps on and off easier by installing an in line cord switch. We'll show you how to add the switch so you don't have to…

This story features diagrams that show how to wire three-way switches. The wiring is more complicated than a traditional single-pole switch, but…

You can use these add-on switch controls to turn on and off the lights and appliances in your house. This article gives you the run down on…