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.
How to cover wall lights.
Aug 13 2013 sure it s super easy to change light fixtures but sometimes you just can t.
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.
Here s a few ways to deal with oogly light fixtures that won t lose yo.
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.
Twist the white wire from the light fixture to the white wire coming from the wall using a clockwise motion.
Ooh la la lacy.
Measure your desired surfaces with a ruler or tape measure.
A wall covered in twinkle lights and fabric is instantly transformed by both.
Round your measurements to the nearest inch or centimeter so you can purchase a led roll long enough to cover your intended surfaces.
Determine the length of your surface such as a wall or table.
Step 1 turn off the power to the fixture at the fuse box.
Screw a cover onto the electrical box.
Twist your wire cap on to secure the two wires.
8 ways to cover ugly light fixtures sure it s super easy to change light fixtures but sometimes you just can t.
Of course you d make sure that the fabric wasn t touching the energy saving light bulb.
This is a bit of lace trimming taped in place with masking tape.
Twist the ground wire coming from your light fixture to the ground wire coming from the wall using a clockwise motion.
The old scarf over the lamp trick.
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A student classic that can actually work really well.
Make sure they are firmly connected.