Although newer homes have wall switches for most overhead lighting, fixtures in older houses may be controlled by pull chains from the light. Trying to find that pull chain in the dark can be ...

If light bulbs don't screw into your old light fixture as smoothly as they used to the solution is a stick of lip balm away. If you only have new light fixtures, you may never have run into this ...

As a lighting source, fluorescent fixtures are long-lasting, highly illuminating and, compared to incandescent lights, extremely energy efficient. There’s nothing more aggravating, however, than a ...

If you want to create softer light in your bathroom but don't have the budget for new fixtures, try this crafty and simple ...

The Weekly Fix is a home maintenance column by Home Repair Resource Center, a Cleveland Heights nonprofit that helps homeowners buy, repair and retain their homes. Each week, the center offers a ...

After 30-plus years, many jobs, and three babies, I’ve moved into my first house. It’s a wonderful thing to say when so many people aren’t able to afford such a luxury. And after years of cramped ...