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Electrical & Lighting

Electrical & Lighting

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It's so fun to do electrical and lighting projects! Just kidding! We know that electrical and lighting projects are tricky, and that .0001 percent of the population actually knows how to do them. That's OK, because on Hometalk, you can talk about electrical & lighting projects with people who have done them before, and can tell you what works - and what doesn't. Or, browse photos of electrical and lighting projects for inspiration. Electrical and lighting projects are easier when you have Hometalk on your side.



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$9.99 Ikea Lamp Shade Hack

Buy a plain lamp shade (or just take one off a lamp you already have), attach a stencil and paint! It's an easy, instant update that just makes the shade "pop." Definitely a 15 minute ...»
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Melissa @ Two It Yourself Wilmington, DE 4 hours ago
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    Juneolsen 1 hour ago
    looks lovely...I love a good IKEA hack!!
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Solar Chandi

while rewiring a chandelier http://craftingoccurs.blogspot.com/2010/06/u... I was left with an extra tier of chandelier. Hey that rhymes :) so I painted it green and hung it from a tree ...»
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Bambi Shelton, WA 22 hours ago
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    thanks Marcy
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  • You get the twisted shapes from the root suckers that grow up around the base of a large birch tree.
  • I punched holes in the lampshades and wrapped either birch branches or pip berries around the shades using bark covered wire.

DIY Lighting

Taking advantage of cleared lots, healthy fallen trees and root suckers, we have been able to create some unique designs in floor lamps using birch trees. ...»
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Rustic Crafts & Chic Deco... Brighton, MI 6 hours ago
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Replacing Exterior Light Fixtures.

I replaced the battered, mismatched old exterior fixtures on our house. We went from brass to a darker fixture for more contrast, and used bright, energy efficient LED lamps. I think it ...»
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AZ DIY Guy Phoenix, AZ 15 hours ago
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  • Before/plain black base/plain white shade
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  • My glue gun works it's magic on the base. I actually write a design on with my hot glue gun when dry I apply a paint treatment over it.
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A Vintage Takeover for a Tired Old Lamp , Using My Hot Glue Technique!

This poor tired thriftstore 3.99 lamp got a new lease on lighting. With the help of some paint and my trusty hot glue gun technique on the base. For complete details visit me at http://mrsblackstone.blogspot.com Sweet Tea N' Salty Air

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Electric Floor Heating Overview

A basic description of electric floor heating and radiant heat. Thermostat information, cost of running and usage information also supplied.
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Step 4: Wiring Your Floor Heating System

Step 4 of 5 in WarmlyYours' guide to correct installation of Radiant Floor Heating Systems. This video covers the wiring of the thermostat for your floor heating system.
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  • Step 3: Ensuring A Good Floor Heating Installation

Step 3: Ensuring A Good Floor Heating Installation

Step 3 of 5 in WarmlyYours' guide to correct installation of Radiant Floor Heating Systems. This video covers the factors to be considered to ensure a good floor heating installation.
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Step 2: Installing Your Floor Heating Roll

Step 2 of 5 in WarmlyYours' guide to correct installation of Radiant Floor Heating Systems. This video covers installing your electric floor heating roll.
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Wiring Your Thermostat With A Floor Heating System

This video shows you how to wire a WarmlyYours SmartStat™ Thermostat to a TempZone™ Twin Floor Heating System
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