I'm looking to replace a fancy light fixture in my kitchen with something else. How difficult is it really? Is it simply a matter of taking down the old fixture, unwiring it, and then wiring up the new one?
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First off, make sure you turn off the breaker for the light. If you're unsure which one it is, just turn the light on and then switch off each breaker one by one until the light goes out. After that, you can safely take down the old fixture, disconnect the wires, and then wire up the new fixture and mount it. Once that's done, you can flip the breaker back on and enjoy your new light!
Honestly, if you're not super confident in doing it yourself, I'd suggest just hiring someone. It might save you some hassle, especially if you're not used to electrical work.
When connecting the wires, just remember: black to black, red to red, white to white, and attach the gold wire to the ground nut. It's pretty straightforward if you follow that!