Another fear tackled...

Have you ever made do with something because fear stands in your way?  

I have had this ceiling fan in my kitchen since I bought the house 6 years ago.  It wasn't something I would have chose to look at daily.  Replacing it was just an expense that I couldn't justify at the time...  until last week when I turned it off and the chain broke off inside. I can't say I wasn't a little upset at that moment.  Not because I would have to replace this dated piece but who was going to install another one.  I hate to ask for help. 

I have always loved the school house light but have you priced those things lately?   I thought I would check out Home Depot.  I walked into the light department and there it was, exactly the size and style I was looking for and the price was right... $50.00, I can handle that.  Oh wait it goes on sale in two days for $40.00... bonus.  The perfect size ceiling medallion was on for half price at $6.00, this is looking like my lucky day.

I spray painted the white medallion oil rubbed bronze and used Rub-n-Buff to highlight the design.

Okay fear you are about to get a kick in the butt... I am going to tackle this install myself.  I did my research first... not so bad. 

I turned off the breaker, then I unscrewed a few screws and removed the ceiling fan, easy peasy. 

I connected the wires and turned the breaker back on... IT WORKED... I was doing the happy dance right there. I ran down and turned the breaker back off and finished the install.

I use the daylight bulbs for lights... it gives you such a clean white light... no yellow.

there you have it... a new light.. all that stressing for nothing

I am in love with my new light and I am so proud that I tackled another one of my fears. 

What do you think?  Would you tackle this by yourself?

Hope you are all having a great day.

Hugs,