Get Your Bathroom Light Fixtures Back to the Future

by Home Repair Tutor

$50

30-60 Minutes

Easy

Are you bathroom light fixtures from 1985?
Do you want to upgrade your bathroom but are a bit afraid?
When we bought our first house I felt the same way. Don't let these fears get keep you from getting your dream bathroom. Sometimes the first step in a remodeling project is to do a simple upgrade.
Bathroom light fixtures are easy to install. And I you'll learn how to do step-by-step by watching my latest video. Click here to view it http://www.homerepairtutor.com/bathroom-light-fixtures-by-lowes-lighting/
And yes, there is a Doc Brown reference at the end, so make sure you watch the whole thing.
Even if you're a complete beginner or intermediate DIYer, I'd bet you like learning new stuff that's gonna get your house closer to what you imagine it should look like.
I'd love to know: What SHOULD be replaced in your bathroom? What's that one specific thing that just bugs the heck out of you yet for some reason is still there.

How to Install New Bathroom Light Fixtures

Step 1: Turn off the power

Step 2: Remove the old sconces

Step 3: Cut around the light base with a utility knife

Step 4: Check for power with a voltage detector

get your bathroom light fixtures back to the future, bathroom ideas, diy, how to, lighting, Step 4 Take a picture of the wiring then remove the old light

Step 4: Take a picture of the wiring then remove the old light

Step 5: Install the new bracket

Step 6: Add longer screws if need be

Step 7: Tighten the center screw of the bracket

Step 8: Wire the new light according the directions

Step 9: Add the new light to the wall

get your bathroom light fixtures back to the future, bathroom ideas, diy, how to, lighting, Step 10 Cut long mounting screws with a combination stripper

Step 10: Cut long mounting screws with a combination stripper

Step 11: Add new sconces and you're done!

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Kelly S on Oct 05, 2013
The only thing I would add is to reassemble the old fixture and take it to a re-use-it store.

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- Home Repair Tutor on Oct 05, 2013
  @Kelly S that's a great idea. I'm planning on doing this more when remodeling
  
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Michele | Thistledown Domestic Creations on Jan 24, 2015
This is great! I have the awful Hollywood/movie star strips in my bathroom and I HATE them and can't wait to change them out!

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