All the ceiling lights in this house were the original, very dim square lights. We replaced the main floor and upstairs lights (and even added quite a few more) before we moved in but Terry saved the three downstairs lights for a winter project.
Here is the downstairs before we did anything to it - wow, does it look different now! You can see just one square light here. And this photo is with a flash - it was a whole lot dimmer without it.
Here you can see both living room lights and the guest room light.
Here's Terry doing his thing. Changing the lights wasn't as simple as just plugging the new ones in. He had to get a new junction box, figure out the weird wiring, screw in some supporting boards and then install the lights. Thankfully, he was not electrocuted =)
And here they are. I took this photo without a flash, at night. The lights are extremely bright - they each take three 60-watt bulbs a piece (we got them at Menards on sale). They are a little too bright actually =) But it's so great to be able to see down here when you need to.
And here is the guest bedroom light he just finished two nights ago. This room was so very dim before. I think our guests will appreciate being able to see their things (we also got a room darkening shade so it will be easier for them to sleep in here).
Bam! Crazy bright, right? Good job Terry!
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