I'm Cutting the Cords!

by Robin @ Redo It Yourself Inspirations

There is something about summer nights and outdoor lighting. It is a beautiful marriage that we enjoy during longer outdoor hours.
I love night time accent lighting, but it could be costly. Adapting to inexpensive solar lamps is easy but the characteristics of them are just way too common. You see one, you seen 'em all.
After seeing so many repurposed solar chandeliers and trying one of my own, there was a realization- hey, why not modify all kinds of actual lighting fixtures for everywhere? At the garage, the garden shed, and the side tables! Just cut the cord!
I set out on a mission, gathering a few lamp pieces in the garage storage, going to the thrift shop and department store then grabbing some tools. HA! This is too easy AND exciting!

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Exhibit A: Cute little porcelain lamp. $3.99 @ Thrift Shop

Add a solar light and some paint. Bam!

Exhibit B: Brass candle holder wall sconce. $.99 @ Thrift Shop

Add small solar lights and paint! "Wall"-lah!

Exhibit C: Ceiling fan light fixture. $2.99 @ Thrift Shop.

Add a ceiling hanging plate, chain, solar lights and it is "auto-on and auto-off" !

No switches. No electric. And so much better than a stake in the ground.

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Jeannie McCarley on Mar 18, 2015
Lol, love them all :-)

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- Robin @ Redo It Yourself Inspirations on Mar 18, 2015
  @Jeannie McCarley Thanks, Jeannie!! :)
  
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Ric52248377 on Dec 05, 2021

I'm currently the handyman for the RV park where I live and I also work at an RV salvage where I have plenty of access to light fixtures, thanks! I'll send you some pictures when I get a few done.

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