Lighting Videos
These This Old House videos showcase all of our lighting projects, how-tos, and designs.
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How to Troubleshoot a Dimmer Switch
Master electrician Heath Eastman helps a homeowner fix flickering lights controlled by a dimmer switch. Heath shows us the most common issues that homeowners can run into with their dimmer switches.
How to Move a Light Fixture
Master electrician Heath Eastman helps a homeowner with an askew light fixture, centering it over their dining room table.
LED Light Bulbs 101
Master electrician Heath Eastman enlightens host Kevin O’Connor on everything he needs to know about LED bulbs.
How to Fix Flickering Lights in Your House
Ask This Old House Master Electrician Heath Eastman demonstrates a variety of ways to troubleshoot and repair flickering lights.
How to Install Deck Rail Lighting
Ask This Old House master electrician, Heath Eastman, installs undermount, LED deck railing lights for a homeowner whose only deck lighting includes a single, bright spotlight.
How to Install Outdoor Landscape Lighting
Heath Eastman demonstrates how to install landscape lighting along a garden path. Adding landscape lighting to a walkway or path can improve the look and experience of the area.
How to Safely Hang Outdoor Christmas Lights
In this DIY Smarts, This Old House Master Electrician Heath Eastman helps a homeowner safely install a variety of Christmas lights.
Building Breakthroughs: Smart Light Switches
TOH smart home tech expert Ross Trethewey teaches a new trade apprentice how retrofitting new smart lighting systems into old houses provides more user control, energy savings, and peace of mind.
How to Control Smart Lighting
Ask This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey tests out some new smart lighting configurations.
How to Install a Gas Lantern
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey travels to St. Louis to install a gas lantern on an original 1890s home in a historic neighborhood.
Early American Lighting | North Shore Farmhouse
Up in Rupert, Vermont, homeowner Bill shows off handcrafted reproductions of period light fixtures
How to Switch Basement Lighting
Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron helps a homeowner add switching to basement lights that used to be controlled by a pull string
How to Wire for a New Ceiling Light
Ask This Old House electrician Scott Caron installs a new switch and ceiling fixture for a homeowner
How to Add Overhead Lighting to a Bedroom
Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron adds dimmable overhead lighting to a dark bedroom
How to Install Cable Lighting
Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron replaces a track lighting setup with cable lighting in a new baby’s nursery.
How to Install a Motorized Light Lift
Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron helps a homeowner install an electric lift to move her light fixture up and down, allowing easy access to the fixture for changing lights and cleaning
How to Install Surface-mounted Downlights
Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron helps a homeowner improve his living room with surface-mounted downlights
How to Install Ultra-Thin Exterior Lighting
Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron installs ultra-thin, LED lights on a garage to replace a broken floodlight.
How to Install Under-Cabinet Lighting and Power
Electrician Scott Caron helps a homeowner upgrade her kitchen with new LED lights and electrical outlets
How to Convert a Recessed Light to a Pendant
Scott Caron, master electrician for Ask This Old House, helps a homeowner convert recessed lights into stylish new pendant lights
How to Install Fiesta String Lights
Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron helps a homeowner install fiesta string lights to get the party started in Texas
How to Add an Overhead Light
Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron helps a homeowner install a chandelier in a dimly lit dining room
How to Install Track Lights and Speakers
Scott Caron, master electrician for Ask This Old House, installs LED track lights and LED track lights with Bluetooth speaker technology to brighten up a loft bedroom
How to Install an Antique Light Fixture
Scott Caron, master electrician for Ask This Old House, helps a homeowner install an antique light fixture in her historic St. Paul, MN, home
How to Install an Outdoor Wall Sconce and Recessed Lights
Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron installs an outdoor wall sconce and recessed lights at an old church that now serves as a house
How to Replace a Post Light
Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron helps a homeowner replace a lamppost light in his driveway
How to Use LED Lighting
Electrician Scott Caron shows new technologies and applications for LED lighting.
How to Add Automatic Lighting to a Closet
Lighting expert Scott Caron shows a homeowner how to brighten up a dark closet and never have to flip on a light switch
How to Convert a Kerosene Lantern into a Lamp
Master electrician Scott Caron brings electricity to a lantern that used to be lit with kerosene
How to Add Task Lighting to a Kitchen
This Old House host Kevin O'Connor works with an electrician to help a couple add task lighting to their dark kitchen
How to Install Recessed Lighting in a Kitchen
Ask This Old House electrician Scott Caron demonstrates how to install recessed light fixtures in a finished ceiling
How to Install Track Lighting With Ease
Master electrician Allen Gallant shows how to install a ceiling-mounted track lighting system. We show you the costs involved and offer a step-by-step process.
How to Install an Entry Light
This Old House host Kevin O'Connor illuminates the key steps to lighting up an entryway.