Step 7: Thread the Cord and Ground Wire

thread the cord and ground wire through the chain to rewire an all-weather lantern
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Thread the cord and ground wire through the chain and into the canopy's hollow screw that connects to the fixture's mounting hardware. Now hook up the lantern (learn how at thisoldhouse.com), and admire its radiance.
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