Before you begin lighting installation, remember that there are some basic guidelines you should follow. First, turn off the power to the circuit. To do this, turn off the circuit breaker in your main panel. Once the power is off, check to see that you don't have power coming from the light fixture or the light switch. If you...

You'll want to remove any old light fixtures before beginning the lighting installation process. To do this, simply unscrew the light fixture from its mounting plate. Then, remove the canopy, which typically covers ugly wiring. Then, follow the instructions that came with the fixture to connect the fixture's hardware to the ceiling. You'll then...

You'll need to know the proper way to wire your home to power your new lighting installation. In most cases, the wiring is located behind a canopy that covers ugly wires. You can remove this canopy by unscrewing a mechanism holding it in place. The wiring is then accessible through the fixture hardware and connected to three wires in the...