Another day, another project!
Our 1980's track lighting in the kitchen was falling apart, needed a refresh. We finally choose a new fixture, having very different ideas about budget and style. I found a company in Alberta that sells light fixture etc and found this one on sale. I was looking for something with warm light, where you don't look up and see the lightbulbs. Level of difficulty: 2/5 Costs: light fixture $250 connector thingy $1.59 Tools: volt checker screw drivers putty and knife First turn off the power! It took me a while to take down the old fixture, which also showed a 1980's paint job underneath and a few holes. I patched the holes but will have to paint the ceiling another day (new project!) I've installed few lights so had no issues with the electrical side of things. However.... I needed to shorten the light arm, as it hung too fair down from the ceiling. There were different arm lengths but all too long I found a piece at a hardware store that let me join the light to the ceiling bracket- score! My sister Amy helped me out - there is a part with installing (connecting the wires) where it helps if someone is holding up the fixture. Thanks Amy! Lessons Learned 1. Measure all directions. If i hadn't of found that connector piece, the light would not have been functional. 2. One project can lead to other projects. That is fine by me, but now i have to paint, install a dimmer switch, etc. 3. We love the light but may move it to the dining room. Not sure. Going to try it out for a few weeks. So not a total success, but so it goes.
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Mommy
2/21/2016 11:48:59 am
Yes it would look good in your dining room too
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Author: Leah BartlettLover of projects, big and small! I try to not be intimidated by lack of experience/skill/know-how. Archives
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