With T-12 fluorescent bulbs no longer being manufactured, many old fluorescent light fixtures are now obsolete. For most situations, replacing the fixture is the right choice, but for some ...

The first artificial source of light was nothing more than a burning stick -- about a million years ago. About 5,000 years ago, a wick and some oil in a clay jar became the first lamp and replaced the ...

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Unplug the fixture or turn off the power at the main panel. Remove the diffuser (cover), then carefully remove the fluorescent bulbs or tubes. Remove the fluorescent ballast compartment cover to ...

According to HomeAdvisor, the cost to replace a light fixture is usually $112 to $287, though most homeowners spend around $199 on average. These costs include labor and materials, whether the job is ...