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How to Swap in a Vintage Light

30 minutes
Pieces range from $100 to $250 for a simple ceiling-mount fixture

Difficulty: Easy to moderate

Don't forget to turn off the breaker, lest something shocking occurs

Of all the salvage projects I've done, installing this lightweight fixture was by far the easiest. To do it yourself, all you need is 30 minutes, some basic tools (ladder, screwdriver, wire nuts, circuit tester), and the pain-relieving tablet of your choice—I don't care how many bicep curls you do at the gym, it hurts to hold your arms above your head for that long. Here's the step-by-step.


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