SMALL BATHROOM

Ok, we are remodeling our bathroom, and changed out the light fixture. The new fixture is smaller than the old one, so before we put the new one up we had to make the hole for the wires smaller. We got it up and it looked good, but a day later the fixture fell out…well its hanging there. How do I fix it so that it will stay up there? I don’t want to have to move the new mirrow either. Thanks!

Typically the light fixture is held up by two screws that are put into the electrical box that is inside the wall. If you have a much older house that does not have this type of electrical box then you will need to refix the hole in the wall and then go to the hardware store to find a wall anchor that is appropriate for the type of wall that you have and the weight of the light fixture. (Drywall or lath and plaster or block, etc. If you don’t know, talk to someone at the store and they will help you determine this.) Once you have the proper type of anchor you should be able to rehang the light fixture permanently.