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

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 ...

Assuming the cord is still in good shape, you should be able to repair your lamp yourself using a single tool: a screwdriver.