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How to cover wall lights.
Make sure they are firmly connected.
Twinkle lights and sheer fabric add a splash of dreamy elegance to a room regardless of the rest of the room s decor.
Twist wire caps on the ends of the black and white wires and push them into the electrical box if you want to install a new light at that location in the future.
The old scarf over the lamp trick.
If your space is really temporary like a dorm room or a short term let or even if you don t have access to switch off the electricity then a refit is out of the question.
8 ways to cover ugly light fixtures sure it s super easy to change light fixtures but sometimes you just can t.
Here s a few ways to deal with oogly light fixtures that won t lose yo.
Screw a cover onto the electrical box.
Twist the ground wire coming from your light fixture to the ground wire coming from the wall using a clockwise motion.
Lower the existing fixture off the wall or ceiling by taking out the mounting screws holding it to the electrical box exposing the wiring behind it.
Aug 13 2013 sure it s super easy to change light fixtures but sometimes you just can t.
Twist the white wire from the light fixture to the white wire coming from the wall using a clockwise motion.
A wall covered in twinkle lights and fabric is instantly transformed by both.
Electrical box covers are readily available at any hardware store.
Measure your desired surfaces with a ruler or tape measure.
This is a bit of lace trimming taped in place with masking tape.
Twist your wire cap on to secure the two wires.
Ooh la la lacy.
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If your space is really temporary like a dorm room or a short term let or even if you don t have access to switch off the electricity then a refit is out of the question.
Round your measurements to the nearest inch or centimeter so you can purchase a led roll long enough to cover your intended surfaces.
Step 1 turn off the power to the fixture at the fuse box.