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 ...

There’s really no problem in replacing an existing light fixture with a ceiling fan in terms of the electrical needs. But what you really have to be careful of is to make sure the electrical box that ...

What is a Ceiling Fan Support Brace? Want to swap out one of the light fixtures in your ceiling for a ceiling fan? It’s definitely possible, but you’re going to need a ceiling fan support brace.

If you are replacing a standard light fixture with a fan and light that you wish to operate independently of one another (from the current switch location), you will need to add additional wiring from ...

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 ...

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The best place to install the ceiling fan is where there is an existing overhead fixture, which will save you the problem of running a new power line to the fan. Ideally, the fan should be in the ...