How Do You Install Outside Light Fixtures?
Replacing an old light fixture is one of the simplest, most cost effective ways to enhance the look of your home. Installing an outside light fixture is done in basically the same way as an indoor light fixture. The only difference is that you may have to use a tall ladder to reach lights that may be mounted higher than indoor lights. However, installing an outside light is a very simple job that just about anyone can do. Turn off the power to the existing light fixture that you are removing. You can also play it safe by turning off the power to the whole house. Remove the existing light fixture by removing the screws in the base of the fixture that mount it to the electrical box on the outside of your house. Notice how the wires are connected to your old light fixture. This is the method that you will use to wire your new light fixture. Use your voltage tester to test the wires coming from your home’s electrical box. It’s better to be safe than sorry. After making sure that no electri
