don't pass up cheap lamps again!

It is so easy to find lamps for sale are auctions, garage sale or thrift shops. 

Some are pretty ugly but it is amazing what a little paint will do.

Many people are intimidated to buy lamps because often the plug or cord looks a bit iffy.

They worry about them working or fire hazards.

DON’T WORRY! IT’S AN EASY AND CHEAP FIX!!!!

I spray painted my lamps a blue color using a similar process as when I did the  

Farm Fabulous Chandi.

Then I changed the plugs. 

They had wires showing on the cord from where it was bent for so many years.

You only need....

The lamp cord (UNPLUGGED!!!!!)           

The new plug, which you can buy for less then $2 at any hardware store.

And a pair of scissors

Cut the cord (removing the bad portion)

Take the new plug apart.

Slide the outside portion (brown) down the cord.

Slip the inside part with prongs onto the end.

Push the prongs together and slide the outside portion over.

DONE!!!!!!

It is REALLY that easy!!!!

Now next time you see some questionable looking lamps at an auction or garage sale BUY THEM!!!!!!

  

****IMPORTANT***

 NO those are not my hands!!!! :) Those belong to my hubs.

He was afraid of my camera, so I had him do it!

I am a big DIY’er but I also know that many times it’s not cheaper to do DIY projects.

Which is OK sometimes…

·         if you just really want that unique one of a kind piece.

·         if it’s a family piece.

·         if it has special meaning

But sometimes it’s not worth the time, effort, or money put into it when you can buy it brand new for cheaper. 

This is not the case when it comes to lamps!!!

You can save a lot of money by redoing lamps!