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    How to install a light fixture

    1.5 hours | Easy | 7 STEPS

    Adding a new light fixture can make a big difference to a room. And it’s easier than you think to do it yourself. 

    WHAT YOU'LL NEED

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    Disclaimer: This HOW-TO is for informational purposes only, and not intended to be advice.

    Some provinces may require a licensed professional to perform such work. Check your local laws.

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    Turn off the power

    Start by switching off the circuit breaker that supplies power to the room.

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    Prepare the new fixture

    Unpack the new fixture and read the installation instructions.

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    Connect the wires

    Attach the bare copper ground wire on the fixture to the bare copper ground wire in the outlet box or to the green grounding screw on the suspension bar. Then connect the white wires using a twist-on wire connector. Next, twist the black wires together with a connector.

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    Secure with electrical tape

    Attach a short piece of electrical tape to each set of wires to keep everything secure.

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    Attach the fixture

    Install the new fixture with the supplied hardware.

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    Turn on power and test light

    Turn on the circuit breaker and flip on the switch.