1. Disassemble the lamp by unscrewing or pulling the headpiece off and removing the plastic base. Buy a quick plug and a new length of electrical wire, and splice and strip a half-inch at one end.

Does my house need rewiring? It’s a question every homeowner needs to ask. A home with old or faulty wiring can be a serious health and fire risk. It can lead to electrocution, short-circuiting of ...