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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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My One of a Kind Chandelier

We are one step closer to having our kitchen completely updated. I found this awesome pendant and just had to have it hung over my kitchen island. After 2 years of searching for the right ...»
one, I found this at my local Homegoods store. I am so delighted that I just had to share! #homedecor

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Wanda Tampa, FL on May 17, 2013
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  • I love this- and it is UL damp. But my hubby thinks it is too girly :) Is there a 'rustic' version of this? photo via Pottery Barn

Outdoor Living: Outdoor Chandelier

I am looking for an outdoor chandelier that has a UL Damp rating. I really want something feminine that looks 'indoors'-- and can stand the moisture of being outdoors. My husband wants it to be a bit rustic too. Any ideas? I don't want a lantern-style light fixture. I need to keep the price under $400. Everything I have seen that I like is not UL Damp, so it is pretty for photos but not actually practical for being on a patio. Thank you!
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Crafty Texas Girls Grapevine, TX on May 05, 2013
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    Em Hooper on May 17, 2013
    I googled 'rusting chandelier' and came up with a whole lot of sources where you might find ...»
    one that suits both of you.

    Ask an electrician about damp-proofing the one you like. Or go to http://inmyownstyle.com/2010/11/dining-room-... to see how to age your own.

    I'm using the Modern Masters verdigris paint process to age my brass-look, now copper, chandy. It was $25 from ReStore. A bit more than that to turn it verdigris copper.

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  • My original beloved Fairyball. 16
  • This is where my Fairyball piece sits in one of my shade gardens. Its on the left of this photo. 3
  • Oh no! A deadly mishap! Had to replace it with a temporary one this morning. 4
  • This is the TOP of the hole that is drilled in the log with the strand of lights plugged into the extension cord that is fished up through the hole in the log.
  • Feeding the lights into the INSIDE of the gazing ball.
  • Lights all inserted into the INSIDE of the gazing ball. This is how the ball will sit in the crook of the log.
  • I tape the extension cord and the end of the strand of lights together with electrical tape so they cannot fall back through that long hole in the log! Helps keep any moisture out too.
  • This is how the gazing ball sits on the log. No glue necessary. it just rests in the crook with the stem in the hole. Now I'll take some moss and cover up the transition.
  • All finished until I find a new gazing ball... 2
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Lighted gazing ball

This is my lighted gazing ball that I lovingly refer to as my "Fairyball". It's made from a standard gazing ball that can be purchased at most garden or craft centers and an old log we ...»
fished out of a river while camping. We let it dry for a year, then drilled a hole right up through the center and ran an extension cord up through the hole to plug the strand of lights into. Colored LED lights have been the best string of lights because they do not get hot inside the glass ball and burn out. Its on a timer and glows 365 days a year down in my shade garden.

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Julee S Bangor, MI on Oct 21, 2012
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    Barbara Hobbs on May 17, 2013
    I was not aware gazing balls had a hole in them
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Double chandeliers with double the bling ;) and a big chalkboard help create a charming cottage dining room

Find more about my dining room at my blog at: http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/201...
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Courtney Walnut Creek, CA on May 27, 2012
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    Elisa on May 16, 2013
    Love this!! Looks fantastic!!
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  • We currently use LED battery operated lights in our planters right outside our front door. During the day you can barely notice them and at night they add a lovely glow that can't be missed. A steal at Christmaslightsetc.com for $8.99
  • Nothing is more relaxing than lounging in the backyard on cool summer evenings with a glass of wine and a romantic glow!
  • Lining gazebos and free standing structures is easy. Any size light will do although I recommend C7 or C9 bulbs - bigger is brighter! Great for parties, dinners, and simple down time.
  • Rope light makes great borders for gardens and flower beds.
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Using Christmas Lights to Brighten Outdoor Space - Year Round!

I am a lighting nut. I have so many boxes and storage totes full of lights that my husband thinks I should be a lighting company! I decorate for every holiday and use traditional ...»
Christmas lights to add romantic hues to my patio area, fire pit, tree line, and play area for my pooches. I have lights, everywhere. So, I'm including some tips on how to use them year round to add a much needed face lift to many spaces.

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Diana Haynes Gainesville, GA on May 16, 2013
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Outlet almost catches house on fire.

This outlet had been installed with a quick connect (back stab) method that leaves connections loose over time. If the homeowners had not been home they may have lost everything. Annual inspections are so important for aging electrical systems, but most people never have them.......
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ElectraMedics Electrical ... Dallas, GA on Mar 23, 2012
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    ElectraMedics Electrical ... on May 16, 2013
    My pleasure Cindy, please update us as to what is found and good luck
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Electric power to candle power

Repainted find at a garage sales for $ 5.00. Clear glass votive cups from Ebay, $11.00 plus spray paint from wallmart, $4.00. Here is my $ 20.00 Chandelier for the Gazebo
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Anna marie A Jackson, NJ on Sep 01, 2012
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    Lory on May 15, 2013
    Very creative. love it!
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  • Here we are removing the existing plant shelf from the Aquascape Patio Pond
  • Customizing the pedestal to allow access to the pump
  • Putting everything in place. The millstone is heavier than it looks!

( notice the nice notch out on the patio pond for the cords?)
  • Our first test run... success!
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Unique Millstone Fountain Project in Orlando Area

As you can see fro the photos we used an Aquascape Patio Pond and removed the plant shelf. We installed a 10" pvc pipe in the center of the patio pond to create a pedestal for the mill ...»
stone. We added an LED accent light on the center plum and placed 3 1 watt LED lights under the stone to capture the water falling. This project made the perfect center piece for this garden design. What do ya think?

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Pondtastic Water Gardens Orlando, FL on Sep 03, 2012
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    C.E. Pontz Sons on May 15, 2013
    nice!
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  • Henry Henderson walks you through a step by step process of how ElectraMedics installs landscape lighting. Lots of people install landscape lighting, but if done incorrectly you will always have challenges with your system.

Proper Way to Install Landscape Well Lights

Henry Henderson walks you through a step by step process of how ElectraMedics installs landscape lighting. Lots of people install landscape lighting, but if done incorrectly you will always have challenges with your system.

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ElectraMedics Electrical ... Dallas, GA on May 15, 2013
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Refresh your run of the mill ceiling fan with a couple coats of paint, no disassembling required! ...»

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No. 29 Design Belmont, MA on May 14, 2013
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