Juan has been a home inspector for 10 years and runs a successful home inspection company in Richmond, VA. He loves inspecting homes, but his real passion is educating home owners and newer inspectors ...

After determining where you wish to hang your outdoor light, use a hole saw to cut a hole through the soffit panels and OSB underlayment into the cavity above the porch. Make sure you have ample ...

Q: I want to replace a ceiling light fixture. How do I do it? A: Switching out a ceiling light fixture is often fairly simple: Turn off the power to the circuit, climb a ladder and remove the old ...

Dear Rita: Track lighting is not difficult to install yourself, especially when there is an existing light fixture in the ceiling of the rooms. The simplest part of the work is actually attaching the ...

Q: I want to replace my old light fixture with track lighting. Is it much different from replacing a regular light fixture? A: There are a few minor differences, but nothing that should cause any ...

An exterior luminaire, or fixture, must be constructed to withstand its intended use and operate in harsh ambient conditions, such as a corrosive chemical environment or in an area where vibration, ...

Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a ...

Use wire nuts to connect each wire extending from the dimmer switch to a wire coming out of the wall. If you are installing a ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Liam McCabe I made no fewer than five mistakes trying to install a smart ...