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Install a Chandelier and Dimmer Switch

Spruce up any room in your home by replacing an old light fixture. Better Homes and Gardens contributing editor Danny Lipford gives his tips for installing a new light fixture and dimmer switch.

By Danny Lipford

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Add Glamour to a Room

Replacing an old light fixture with a new chandelier can really improve the look of a room. Adding a dimmer switch to it will allow you to control the level of lighting. Neither project is that difficult as long as you take the proper safety precautions and have a little basic knowledge about wiring.

Here are the tools you'll need:

-- Stepladder
-- Screwdriver
-- Insulated lineman's pliers
-- Wire stripper
-- Voltage tester

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