Often, we find ourselves in a fix at our home, and we are torn between fixing the problem ourselves or calling a professional for the job. Sometimes, you may have things lying around that haven’t been ...

You bought a beautiful antique lamp but upon closer inspection, you notice there is damage to the sheathing, the plastic cover that protects the wires. (Over time, normal wear and tear causes a ...

Use the wire cutter to cut/disconnect the old wires and then tie the new wires. This is done by stripping the ends of the new cord. After you have stripped the ends, connect the ends of the old and ...

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The neutral will have raised ribs or other markings down the length of the insulation. The hot wire is always smooth. Examine the screw terminals on the new lamp socket. When wiring a lamp socket, the ...

Somehow, everything I fix ends up far uglier than it was when I started. But, I thought, what if I start with ugly? I tested the theory by rewiring an old lamp. I first sought counsel from experts.