Q: I have a ceiling fan light kit with a pull-chain that turns the light on or off. The problem is that the pull-chain is frozen and won’t pull to turn the lights on or off. How can I go abou ...

Light fixtures in older homes may be controlled by pull chains. Replacing that pull chain with a wall switch is relatively easy.

Adding an electrical outlet next to an existing light switch is easy, as long as there is a neutral wire in the box.Step 1: Turn the power supply off to the light switch at the main electrical panel.