Do-it-yourself Home Lighting Projects

Wiring and Case Diagrams
An interactive site where visitors can enter their lamp type, quantity and wattage and voltage to optain wiring and case diagrams. Site is home to the workhorse electronic ballasts information center.

Installing Low-Voltage Outdoor Lighting
An easy-to-read article about outdoor lighting concepts. Low-voltage lighting is discussed, including kits to help people install their own lighting. Step-by-step instructions for installing a GFCI outlet are included, as is information on weatherproofing outdoor lighting fixtures.

For Those Who Do It Themselves, We've Done Some Work For You.
Links, links and more links. CreatingHomeDecor.com offers links to exciting lighting projects to sites like Martha Stewart, Better Homes & Garden and Southern Living. You will find articles on how to make lamp shades from almost anything - beads, wallpaper, glass, and gift paper. This site also offers links to sites from TV shows, a question and answer forum, reviews, and more.

How To Build a Plant Light Stand
Instructions on how to build a PVC plant light stand, including costs and supplies.

Decorative Lighting Safety Hints
Website offers tips for lighting safety. Tips include using low-voltage equipment, installing lights and replacing lamps, avoiding temporary decorative lights above or around the pool, using a plug board with overload protection, not modifying light kits, weatherproofing outdoor lighting connections, being aware of multiple uses for high-powered lamps, keeping lights clear of overhead power lines, securing outdoor lights to avoid breakage, using outdoor lights only, connecting lights with a safety switch and making sure that lights have an approval number.

How To Make Your Own Lamp
Courtesy of Blacktable.com, this article provides entertaining instructions on how to create your own table lamp from a simple electric blender or just about anything you have in your home.