You want to make sure no electrical current is flowing to the light fixture. Be sure the fixture you are replacing is turned on, then find your home’s electrical service panel lined with fuses or circuit breakers. Start at the top of the box, and remove and replace each fuse or flip each circuit breaker to “Off” momentarily. Have someone watch for when the fixture’s light turns off, and leave that circuit disconnected....

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To install a wall-mounted light you’ll use a ceiling box and wire just as you would for a ceiling light. Most sconces mount with a center stud so you can level the fixture even if the box isn’t level. It should take about three hours to run cable, install a switch, and mount two wall sconces. Before you begin, make sure you know how to strip, splice, and connect wires, install electrical boxes, and run cable through walls and ceilings....

You can customize your paver walkway in several ways to get the design you want. Check out our steps and tips below to see how you can make a winding path of your own. Brick Pattern Options Herringbone This centuries-old pattern may look the most familiar when it comes to brick pathways. The unique angles make it ideal for irregular spaces, such as a curvy path. When set at a 90-degree angle, this classic pattern requires only occasional cuts and is also the design we chose for our walkway, as shown in the steps below....

First, you’ll need a button kit. These easy-to-use kits can be found in a variety of sizes both online and in sewing supply stores. Make sure that your kit includes a template, mold, pusher, and several buttons with backs. You’ll also need fabric scraps. The exact amount of fabric depends on how many buttons you plan to make. Ready to get tufting? Follow these simple steps and you’ll be covering buttons like a pro in no time!...

However, it can be hard to find affordable weighted blankets. If you enjoy sewing, this DIY weighted blanket is the perfect sleep solution at an affordable price point. Plus, you can customize it with your favorite fabric material and design. As a bonus, the poly-fill pellets are machine washable, so you can throw your weighted blanket in the washing machine when spills and stains happen. Learn how to make a weighted blanket, below....

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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requires dating information on retail foods and drinks that allow those who purchase them to know when they will no longer offer the best flavor (“best by” or “best if used by”) or when a store may want to remove a product from its shelves (“sell by”). “With the important exception of infant formula, [which could lead to a life-threatening nutrient deficiency since it may be the child’s sole source of nutrition if the quality degrades over time], the worst that will happen to you if you consume an out of date product is that you’ll be disappointed because it won’t taste very good,” Donald Schaffner, Ph....

Right now, you can shop small-scale sofas that are mid-century modern, retro and relaxed, or eclectic and colorful on sale for less than $300 thanks to an under-the-radar sale at Walmart. These top-rated sofas (at seriously good prices) have all been reviewed by honest shoppers who don’t hold back. Their high star ratings prove that when it comes to sofas, you don’t need to downgrade to downsize. Below, you can shop some of the best under-$300 sofas that are perfect for small spaces....

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Ask any Mexican cook, “how do you make mole?” You’ll realize that mole can be made in countless different ways. For this recipe that uses a lot of tomato paste, we feature that ingredient, plus chile peppers, diced tomatoes, toasted almonds, onion, garlic, coriander, salt, cinnamon, and bittersweet chocolate. (Trust the process!) Those final two warming and sweet elements really accentuate the umami tomatoes and chicken. Once you’ve tried the chicken mole tostada-style, give it a go in tacos, enchiladas, burrito bowls, and tortas....

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