How to Swap in a Vintage Light

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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