Lighting Installation

Read through step-by-step tutorials to help you prepare for any installation pertaining to your lighting.

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How To Wirelessly Connect Multiple Light Switches in Your Home

Ask This Old House master electrician Heath Eastman helps a homeowner connect four separate switches to control six lights in the same room.
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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.
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How to Install an Antique Light Switch in Your Home

Ask This Old House master electrician Heath Eastman replaces a standard toggle switch with a reproduction antique push button switch.
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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.
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How to Rewire a Vintage Entry Lantern

In this guide, we walk you through how to rewire a vintage lantern to add some cozy charm to your entryway.
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How to Install Under Cabinet Lighting

Follow these instructions to install under-cabinet lighting in your kitchen, including adding a dimmer switch.
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How to Hang a Chandelier

Step-by-step instructions for replacing a simple light fixture with a chandelier
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How To Install Recessed Lighting: A Comprehensive Guide

Want to add some low-key ambiance to your home? Here's how to safely install recessed lighting fixtures throughout your house.
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How To Put in Landscape Lighting

Learn how to illuminate your home's walkway with our step-by-step guide to installing DIY low-voltage landscape lighting.