Most lamps are built pretty much the same way. Quarter-inch threaded tubing travels from the base of the light socket to the bottom of the lamp. The tubing screws into the socket at the top end of the ...

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(FOX 2) - This week, our Jill of All Trades, Jill Washburn, shows us how she repaired a lamp by replacing the socket. Jill's lamp had gotten knocked over and the light bulb socket had come apart.

1. Gather necessary tools: Before starting the repair process, gather all the necessary tools like a screwdriver, pliers, electrical tape, wire stripper, and replacement parts (if needed). 2. Safety ...