Have you ever found a light fixture on clearance, at a yard sale, or while thrifting, but you didn’t buy it because you didn’t want to mess with wiring it? Well, for accent lighting, you don’t have to hard wire! Just follow these easy steps on How to Install a Light Without Wiring!
*This technique is best for accent lighting only-bedside lights, a spot light for art, or a light that is mostly for decorative purposes. The tap lights used will not put off enough light to light a room.
What You Need:
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~Round junction box that will fit inside the base of the light fixture
~Light fixture
~Wire cutters
~Drill and drill bit
~Screws
~Strong glue, like Gorilla glue, Superglue, or hot glue
Step 1-
Clip off the wiring from the light fixture with wire cutters, or bind them up so that they are not in the way of the fixture mounting flushly.
Step 2-
Dry fit the junction box inside the base of the fixture to be sure that it will fit. If there are already holes in the base of the fixture, check to see that they will line up with holes in the junction box. If not, drill into the base of the fixture where holes will be needed.
Step 3-
Mount the junction box on the wall, paying careful attention to which direction it needs to go in order to match up with the screw holes in the base of the light fixture.
Step 4-
Glue the base of the tap light into the fixture wherever it will stick securely. Make sure when gluing that you will still able to unscrew the tap light to change batteries.
Step 5-
Line up the screw holes in the electric plate and the base of the light fixture, and screw into place.
That’s it! That’s all there is to install a light without wiring!
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I’ve seen these!!! So awesome!
Thanks, Christin! It was so easy to do! Well, it was so easy for my hubby to do!
I need to do this in my pantry! thanks for sharing!
I hope you do it! It was so easy. It won’t light up a whole room, but I bet it would do the trick in your pantry!
I love this tip so much!! The light looks amazing.
Thanks so much, Brianna! It only took my hubby a few minutes to install it. I don’t know why I waited so long!
This is such a fabulous idea for somebody like me who puts off buying some lovely light fixtures just to avoid the hassle of calling or finding an electrician. Thank you for inspiring me to do some diy with lighting up my attic which currently happens to be my workspace.
Yes! It’s such an easy solution! It probably won’t light up a whole room, but it makes a great accent, spot, or work light!
That’s a great idea! The fixture looks perfect over your sink.
Thanks so much, Marie! It was so easy to mount, and I’m loving the new look! I don’t know why it took me so long to get to it!
This is such a clever idea. Using remote operated battery powered lights really opens up a whole new world of lighting opportunities! ♥
It sure does! You can put a light anywhere!
What a fantastic idea! I need more lights in my bathroom – this is what I’m going to do! Thanks so much for sharing this idea.
It’s so easy, now that we have the option not to hard wire! You can put lights up just about anywhere!
This is such a great DIY post, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for reading! Its such an easy project!
Love this. Did a couple of these in my previous house and trying to justify a few in the house we’re in now.
Oh you totally should, Jen! It’s so easy!
What a GREAT idea! I can think of a few places I can use this!!
Yes, I’m so glad I found out about this trick! It opens up so many more lighting opportunities if it’s not hard-wired!
Oh, this looks fab, what a great idea! I could put put one of these in my tiny pantry, the lamp I jahve in there needs replacing.
A pantry is the perfect spot for this trick! I hope you try it!
What a great diy! The light looks perfect there!
Thank you, Kim! We are surprised with how much light it actually gives!
Wow! Genius! i need these in a few rooms & closets in my home! thank you for sharing this idea!
Thanks so much, Melissa! It’s such an easy solution!
I love this! such a great idea!
Thanks so much, Christin! It opens up a whole new world of lighting options!
Love this! My sconce options have skyrocketed now that I can make anything work with this trick!
Yes!!!! Just know that it won’t completely light up a room-it will just add some accent lighting!
This is one of my most favorite hacks ever! I had a couple in our last house and when we sold the house, I didn’t take the one over the sink down so I had to explain to the buyer that it was a fake light! I have plans for a couple of these over my fireplace.
Isn’t it a great hack! That’s funny, I bet your buyers thought you were a little crazy!