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DIY & Home Improvement

CaliforniaPeggy

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1. Call an electrician that you know and trust.

Reply to yardwork (Original post)

Mon Jul 16, 2012, 10:53 PM

Jul 2012

That's what we do.

A good one will save you much distress and trouble. S/he might cost more money, but I always feel that competent workers are worth it.

Good luck!

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The nightmare continues....lighting [View all] yardwork Jul 2012 OP

Call an electrician that you know and trust. CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2012 #1

Installing lights is generally pretty easy. If you're having this much trouble with Lowes, Lionessa Jul 2012 #2

Additionally, if you switch to compact flourescent, you'll get more bright in less wattage Lionessa Jul 2012 #3

You have to be careful with those Warpy Jul 2012 #4

wow, shouldn't be such a hassle NMDemDist2 Jul 2012 #5

Thank you for that advice! UPDATE - I called an electrician, who solved all the problems. yardwork Jul 2012 #6

good! nothing worse than bad lighting NMDemDist2 Jul 2012 #7

It's so great to have bright beautiful light. And know it is safely installed. yardwork Jul 2012 #8