Step 1 : Turn off the power

Shut off the power at the main circuit breaker or fuse panel.

Step 2 : Remove the old fixture

Remove the glass globe, shade and bulb and any nuts or screws that hold them in place. Carefully remove the old wall fixture from the wall by unfastening the screws that hold it in place. Pull the fixture away from the wall and disconnect the fixture by unwinding the wiring that holds it to the wall. The old fixture will dangle from the wall, so if it is freshly painted or decorated, put a towel behind the fixture to protect the wall.

Step 3 : Install the mounting strip/strap

Most wall fixtures have a mounting strip or strap that holds the fixture to the wall and is connected to the electrical junction box in the wall.

Center the strip over the junction box and pull the wiring through the center of it. Then attach it to the wall with the screws and nuts provided.

Step 4 : Connect the wires

Strip 3/4-inch of insulation from the wire ends. Twist the stripped ends together with pliers. Attach black to black (power) wires and white to white (neutral) wires. Attach a copper wire to a ground wire and attach to the green screw. Twist on plastic wire caps over the bare wires to insulate and connect them. Fold the wires into the junction box.

Step 5 : Fasten the fixture to the wall

Place the fixture on the wall and align the support screws with the holes in the canopy and screw on the cap nut. Use the level to make sure the fixture is straight and level on the wall.

Step 6 : Add the shade and bulb

Install the shade or glass and secure it with the socket ring. Screw in the appropriate size light bulb. Turn on the power and then turn on the wall switch.