+18 How To Take Down Ceiling Light Fixture References. The only real problem is choosing what you would like to see in your home. For a can light cover, gently pull down or use a spackle knife to remove the entire cover then pinch the wires to remove it completely.

For standard 8 to 9 ft (2.4 to 2.7 m) ceilings, you can most likely reach the bulb using a step stool without any help. Unscrew and remove any lightbulbs that are currently installed in the fixture. It can involve loosening little screws holding the shade in place, unhooking some mounting clips (as shown here), or just unscrewing a glass shade from the base of the.
