Battery Operated Yard Light

Karen Merritt3
by Karen Merritt3
6 Materials
$8
2 Hours
Easy
I was at my local Habitat Restore a couple of days ago. I came across this awesome pendant light. When I first layed eyes on it I knew what I wanted to do with it. A battery operated hanging yard light. It was a steal at $8.00. I was excited to start working on it. But because of the weather and a migraine🤕 I had to put it to the side.
My lucky find at the Restore.
Feeling better and ready go.I detached the glass globe and washed it.
I then cut the electrical cord off. I used pliers to remove the nut and bolt inside the metal cap.
Removing the cord.
I gave all the parts a good scrubbing. I reassembled the light minus the globe. I then glued a battery operated to the inside of the metal cap/ top.
Remote and light.
I took the metal cap/ top with the chain attached outside to paint. I hung it from a shepherd's hook to make it easier.
I let it dry completely before attaching the globe.
Lit and ready to hang when it gets dark outsi
I like that you can change the color from clear, green, red and blue.
Green for St. Patrick's day.
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  • GrammaLee GrammaLee on May 10, 2018

    Luv this idea.. ive an old tiffany style glass light ..wanted to hang it.. somewhere. a gift from my grandmother so wld never get rid of it.. did u glue the light to the inside of the cap? Was 1 light enough? Im thinking because my light is so much bigger id need more than 1, however the bottom is open , so it would shine down more like a spotlight than ambiant lighting.. any thoughts?

  • Carol Marszalek Carol Marszalek on May 11, 2018

    Since you glued the battery operated light fixture in, how do you change the batteries when necessary?

  • Susan Church Stevens Susan Church Stevens on May 13, 2019

    Really clever. I love it! It would be cute painted a bright color too.

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