Before you buy an outdoor sconce you will want to figure out what type you want and where you want it installed. Most are located on the wall near your door knob. First thing you will need to do is shut off your electric, most houses have a breaker box that will let you shut off it off by simply hitting a switch that looks like a light switch. A light like this should rest tightly against the wall to prevent water from seeping through, this can be a little tricky if your house has shingles or vinyl siding and you may want to purchase a rigid foam mounting block.

If at all possible, look at the blueprints of your home to figure out where you can tap into the electric line or you could have a professional run a new line from your electric box. Next you will want to draw an outline for your new sconce to figure out where your screws will go in. You will be cutting through the insulation of your home as well as the siding so be very careful there are no wires or pipes behind it. After you have installed the mounting box for the outdoor sconce, you can then start to run the wires.

Connect the black and white wires from the wall fixture to the corresponding wires of the sconce making sure to connect the ground wire as well. Use the screws and anchor it to your house. Put caulking all around to keep the water out but leave a small opening at bottom just in case water would get through. Turn the power back on at your electric box and test to make sure it is working properly. Adding a outdoor sconce can make you feel safer by having the outside of your house lit up and will also help keep away burglars. Now your house is more elegant.

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