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Photo shows how lowered ceiling of gypsum board, combined with recessed fluorescent lights gives the effect of a floating ceiling.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS May 1971 (v.49#5) pg. 47

Photo shows how false beams with inset spotlights can create an elegant ceiling.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS May 1971 (v.49#5) pg. 54

Photo shows walnut ceiling spotlights. Est. cost: $11.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1972 (v.50#7) pg. 50

Photo shows how to build a diffusing unit over an existing light fixture. Redwood and acrylic provide a contemporary style. Est. cost: $18.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1972 (v.50#7) pg. 54

Photo shows eight-foot-square lath-stripped ceiling light. Est. cost: $95.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1972 (v.50#7) pg. 56

Photo shows watchtower lamp made from acrylic plastic, mahogany strips and pieces of dowel. Holds sixteen 7-1/2 watt bulbs. Est. cost: $37.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1973 (v.51#7) pg. 45

Photo shows circular lamp made from slats attached to both the inside and outside of two 16" circular disks. Est. cost: $21.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1973 (v.51#7) pg. 66

Photo shows how to make a ceiling light by setting a stained glass window into a plastic box frame. Est. cost: $50.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1973 (v.51#7) pg. 80

Photo shows ceiling fixture made from a pine "x"-shaped frame with 4" diameter aluminum cylinders at each end of the "x". Unit hangs from the ceiling on 4 lengths of chain. Est. cost: $18.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1974 (v.52#7) pg. 30

Photo shows how to make a contemporary wooden light fixture from pine assembled "egg crate" fashion, with four 3" diameter white bulbs. Est. cost: $14.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1974 (v.52#7) pg. 61

How to make a ceiling light fixture from copper tiles and sheet aluminum.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Nov 1974 (v.52#11) pg. 81, 152

Photo shows how to build a modern wood and acrylic ceiling fixture. Est. cost: $10.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1976 (v.54#7) pg. 84

How to connect a second wall switch to a ceiling light.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS May 1977 (v.55#5) pg. 200

Tip on how to turn an inexpensive metal paint pail into a ceiling-hung light fixture. Est. cost: $17.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1977 (v.55#7) pg. 114, 112

"Tower of Lights" is made by fastening five large Japanese paper lanterns together. Est. cost: $22.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1978 (v.56#7) pg. 110, 160

Slotted light cube is a four-sided box with slits cut in the sides.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Nov 1978 (v.56#11) pg. 87

Easy way to light an entry. Redwood light grid with recessed light fixtures hangs down from the ceiling on chains.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Oct 1979 (v.57#10) pg. 82

Tip: How to install a ceiling fixture box of the ceiling pan, bar hanger or offset hanger style.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Feb 1983 (v.61#2) pg. J1

Tips show how to add wiring for ceiling fixture and box in a room with finished walls.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Mar 1983 (v.61#3) pg. M12

Combine oak and stained glass to make a ceiling light fixture. Est cost: $34.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Mar 1985 (v.63#3) pg. 102, 150

How to install a new ceiling lamp.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #159 Dec 1974 (v.24#10) pg. 28

How to replace a ceiling fixture. Photos show the step-by-step process of removing an old fixture and connecting a new one.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #183 Sep 1977 (v.27#6) pg. 42

Recessed lights. How to install special remodeling-type recessed lights designed for installation in finished ceilings.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #323 Nov-Dec 1991 (v.41#10) pg. 49

How to replace a ceiling light fixture and mounting.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #334 Jan 1993 (v.43#1) pg. 8

Replacing a ceiling-mounted light fixture.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #360 Jul-Aug 1995 (v.45#7) pg. 52

How to install recessed lights.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #367 Apr 1996 (v.46#4) pg. 90

How to replace a standard ceiling light fixture with a compact fluorescent unit.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #380 Jul-Aug 1997 (v.47#7) pg. 19

The cause of nuisance tripping by recessed ceiling lights and ways to correct the problem.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #381 Sep 1997 (v.47#8) pg. 10

Tip: Use the plastic lid from a coffee can to layout for recessed light fixtures.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #49 Oct-Nov 1988 pg. 28

Cautionary advice on insulating recessed light fixtures to prevent air leakage into an attic.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #99 Dec 1995-Jan 1996 pg. 16

Troubleshooting tip for 50w recessed-lighting fixtures that are blowing halogen bulbs.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #124 Jun-Jul 1999 pg. 22
Added Info FINE HOMEBUILDING #125 Aug-Sep 1999 pg. 10

Tip: How to build cove lights.
HANDY ANDY Oct 1980 (v.5#1) pg. 31

Easy-to-construct soffit provides attractive housing for recessed lighting fixtures.
HOME MECHANIX #697 May 1986 (v.82) pg. 50

Ceiling-suspended bookshelf unit also houses a recessed lighting fixture in the bottom. Designed to attach to a high, sloped ceiling directly over a dining table.
HOME MECHANIX #697 May 1986 (v.82) pg. 56

Tip: Cut light-diffusing plastic panels with a hot soldering iron instead of a saw to avoid breaking.
HOMEOWNER Mar 1986 (v.11#2) pg. 22
Added Info HOMEOWNER Oct 1986 (v.11#8) pg. 6

Tip: Use crown molding between wall and ceiling to conceal new wiring being run to a ceiling light.
HOMEOWNER Oct 1986 (v.11#8) pg. 6

How to install a luminous ceiling with a suspended T-bar system and fluorescent fixtures.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Sep-Oct 1978 (v.3#5) pg. 98

Build your own "light bar" for home or shop by attaching adjustable spot-light fixtures to an inverted wood trough.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #662 Jul 1983 (v.79) pg. 92
Correction MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #666 Nov 1983 (v.79) pg. 8

An air-circulating sock lamp. A ceiling lamp has a cloth tube running down to the floor. A fan at the bottom of the tube pulls warm air down from the ceiling to help heat the room.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #79 Jan-Feb 1983 pg. 104

Fix it right. Part 2. How to mount and wire a switch-operated ceiling lamp.
NEW SHELTER Oct 1981 (v.2#8) pg. 61

How to install a ceiling medallion and/or install a light fixture in the middle of a ceiling medallion.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Aug-Sep 1983 (v.11#7) pg. 140

Tip for securing an old decorative "bell" of a ceiling light fixtures when threads of the set-screw are stripped out.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1989 (v.17#4) pg. 14

How you can install an illuminated ceiling. Use the suspended ceiling system.
POPULAR MECHANICS Oct 1967 (v.128#4) pg. 163

How to install a suspended luminous ceiling.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jan 1972 (v.137#1) pg. 116

Seven-foot long fixture has wooden sides, translucent white plastic decorated with wooden strips and uses ten 25-watt bulbs for light.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1972 (v.137#4) pg. 142

Contemporary ceiling light fixture is made from teak wood and 8 junction boxes.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1982 (v.157#4) pg. 166

Installing a ceiling-mounted closet light which turns on automatically when the door is opened.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1990 (v.167#2) pg. 81

How to replace a flat or recessed ceiling fixture with a hanging chandelier.
POPULAR SCIENCE Aug 1978 (v.213#2) pg. 132

How to select and install recessed lights.
POPULAR SCIENCE Feb 1979 (v.214#2) pg. 114

Large ceiling light fixture (over 40" across) features a unique octagonal wooden framework against a background of squares frames. Translucent plastic panels are fitted into a challenging structure of decorative moldings.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #61 Jul 1991 (v.11#1) pg. 64, Insert

How to build a box ceiling light.
PRACTICAL HOMEOWNER Nov-Dec 1986 (v.1#3) pg. 56

Tips on adding overhead light fixture wiring.
RADIO-TV EXPERIMENTER #806 Oct-Nov 1966 (v.21#2) pg. 57

Replace a ceiling fixture with a hanging style. Simple installation reviewed.
SCIENCE & MECHANICS Feb 1972 (v.43#2) pg. 76

Ceiling light beam is 7-ft long. Sides are 2x12s separated at the top by a 2x5 that supports fluorescent fixtures. A plastic pane fits in grooves in the bottom to hide the tubes.
SUNSET Nov 1979 (v.163#5) pg. 137

Ceiling fixture consists of three mitered walnut frames joined to white acrylic. Measures 16" square and 5" deep.
WOOD MAGAZINE #10 Apr 1986 (v.3#2) pg. 58

Geodesic lighting fixture features an 8" diameter white globe surrounded by a 16" diameter geodesic framework of connectors and chords.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Nov-Dec 1982 (v.6#6) pg. 30

Installation of a ceiling light and switch when unable to get above the ceiling to do wiring.
WORKBENCH Jul-Aug 1964 (v.20#4) pg. 30

How to make a Tiffany lamp.
WORKBENCH May-Jun 1970 (v.26#3) pg. 56

Ceiling light fixture features fluorescent lamps behind translucent-plastic panels and two dimmer-controlled, adjustable spotlights.
WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1971 (v.27#6) pg. 38

How to make a ceiling light that looks like an Early American table-top candle lantern.
WORKBENCH Jul-Aug 1974 (v.30#4) pg. 54

Moving a ceiling fixture junction box and repairing the hole left after the move.
WORKBENCH Mar-Apr 1981 (v.37#2) pg. 85

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