DIY How to Install New Front Porch Lights that will Last Forever

Hey Gang! Stud Pack coming at you with our first and surely not our last video! In this video we install new front porch lights at the main project house, and try and teach something new along the way! If you have any questions or concerns make sure to leave them down below! Let us know what you think and we'll see ya in the next one!

[@apt7777]

What a great channel. Ive watched a couple dozen of the newer episodes, and am looping back to see where it all started. You've come a long way Paul with your enthusiasm and comfort in front of the camera. A natural for sure... but truly professional host in the episodes just a year later. Love it.

[@davidfranco1475]

Ha. I've seen a few of his videos and decided to do the same! Wanted to see the growth in their channel

[@Guitarzan8]

Same here. >500 subs now!

[@billevans3067]

Wow! I'm 65 years old, drawers full of both ball peen hammers and claws, and another drawer of chisels, and I never knew that ball peens were softer and less likely to cause a chip in the chisel. I've been loving your videos. I started watching the most recent and have been working my way backwards by each series. Now I'm at the first and quite disappointed there aren't more. :-( I watch a lot of these type of channels and I have to say this is the channel I have most enjoyed. And I always learn something. Keep it up guys. And I hope for great success for you.

[@chriseshpeter3478]

A total natural...Paul you are a teacher and a mentor to us all. I have been a subscriber for years and came back to see the 1st shoot. Really impressive!!!!

[@StudPack]

Thanks for watching our first video 😂👍🫡

[@tachikaze222]

I inherited a house last year with 40 years of deferred maintenance. Studpack videos are a national treasure man!

[@anthonyciofalo7005]

A star was born with this first video!! Im so glad you guys stuck with it!! Paul, Jordan and now Rad you guys are rockstars!! I look forward to all the new videos on the Stud Pack Dream House and catching up with all the older videos in the meantime!

[@jimcooksey812]

Going back and watching an older video shows how much you guys have grown as "entertainers"! Paul almost seemed nervous in this video when talking. You guys are killing it!

[@OGThinkster]

16:58 Nobody does that in residential! Props to you for that consideration! I hate being that "next guy" who typically has to figure out and decipher someone elses work and why they did it the way they did and why it wasnt up to code and why the breaker panel was never labled, etc. Great video and great tips!

[@charlescallis6686]

So satisfying to watch someone who REALLY knows what he’s doing and can anticipate all the little details. Great video guys!!

[@builtat_the_beach1516]

Starting watching ur videos late. From the last 7 months to the newest one. I ran out so I started watching from the beginning to where I started...im addicted 😅. Although this is a good informative video, u have gotton so much better in front of the camera over the years. I've done every kind of construction with my dad since I could walk. We always dreamed of building my house together, just us, kind of like how u and ur son r doing with his house he just purchased. He passed away last year unexpectedly so ur videos make me really happy. I have a daughter on the way hopefully me and her can finish what we started. I live in alabama close to Louisiana not too far from Texas. I'd love to come help u guys out on some of the work on Jordan's makeover house if u would allow me. I'd work for free just to meet u guys and have some fun doing what I love. Perfect vacation if u ask me 😁

[@bjnorton8029]

I’m researching how to install a light, and wouldn’t you know it, stud pack has a video! You guys have come a long way since then, but even then you had great content!

[@seabass1111]

Even their first video is great!

[@pepenjen4261]

I recently started watching the new videos . Had to see the beginning like many of us . Great content I have learned so many handy tips keep them going guys .

[@russofamerica]

Wow, went back to check out the Stud Pack origins! The polish and enthusiasm has exploded over the years! This is one of my favorite channels on KZbin, and I watch you guys as often as I watch reruns of This Old House. Best of success to you all!

[@puwazatza]

I love Paul's humble and slightly unnatural 'what's up, gang' greeting. The dad and son (and Rad) saga begins here.

[@StudPack]

Thanks for watching our very first video!!

[@l.rod2827]

I've been watching your channel since last year and have enjoyed and learned plenty. Today I wanted to see how Studpack's first video went and truly enjoyed it. You guys have definitely come along way as far as camera editing and energy. But your construction, craftsmanship and trade knowledge appears to be exemplary. Great Job guys...

[@StudPack]

Thx for watching our very first video👊👍

[@gebzed]

Had to say thanks after wiring up light fixtures for 20 years I always fought with the screws attaching to the fixture with the decorative nuts. Never seems to work right. Never knew that a screw cutter was part of the wire strippers. I definitely learned something today!

[@carriegallo8856]

Hey guys! It's PropainterJ and I just wanted to say that the old man is very knowledgeable and knowledgeable And it's super fun going back and watching your very 1st video. I'm a newer fan and you guys have inspired my wife and I and ourLittle painting company to maybe just start doing the same thing! Even if not you guys have a Great channel and it's a blessing to see you spreading your knowledge and know how to the rest of the world! Stud pack for WIN - 👨🏻‍🎨 🖌

[@StudPack]

Thanks ProPainter! Appreciate the new found support and going all the way back to the beginning, that’s awesome 👊🏼

[@ronsesco3469]

Although I'm familiar with these installs I always learn from watching videos. Thanks for the tips and insights.

[@mclovin9678]

This guy is a craftsman!

[@john.french]

Awesome very first KZbin video! Great to that many of your same catch phrases like "Hey Gang it's the next day" are still being used in almost every video! So nice to see this channel grow. See ya on the next one!

[@safetythirdified]

Speed square detail was pretty nice. I'v never seen that before.

[@StudPack]

Thx for watching our very first video Anthony! 👍

[@fernandovelasquez1887]

Awesome channel, just discovered and I have been binging 💯💯💯🔥

[@StudPack]

Thanks Fernando!!

[@tysoon6602]

Very informative! You're a natural teacher. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@bradhuf]

Thanks Stud Pack! Had an electrical short show itself on my rear porch light after a pressure washing. Pulled the light fixture off to find that the mounting plate had a hollow threaded rod that passes through its center, allowing the light fixture to be mounted with a single cap. Well that threaded rod went far beyond the plate and into the receptacle where it cut through the L conductor's sheathing. It must have been extremely close, because before the wash there wasn't an issue. Well now the short burned the spray foam where the romex bundle passed through the wall and into the receptacle, melted a portion of that threaded hollow rod AND broke the L conductor in half. So now I have to run a whole new lead and I needed some research before I went tearing into the wall. When you mentioned the junction box in the attic a light dinged so I might be able to run the wire from there, then down the wall and possibly pull it through the exterior receptacle without having to cut an access hole on the interior side of the wall. We'll see, but regardless this helped a lot. Thanks!

[@daveymac4529]

Thank you for sharing your talents and talking through your thought process of how things need to be done properly. Can’t beat 40 years experience!!

[@regina15ful99]

Thank you for your clear explanations on each process and how to do things exactly...like turning the copper wire clockwise. I really learned a few tricks of the trade.

[@EfronJoseph]

I haven’t never seen a more informative and detailed instructions. Great Job guys! Thank you 🙏

[@siitupe]

Thank you for this video. I learned a lot that I just couldn’t find on countless other videos. I am putting in a brand new coach light on the side of my garage and this video showed me a lot of things I didn’t know before and I was just about to move forward with my project thinking I new enough. You taught me to use the 3.5 in octagonal box and how to secure it with a 2x4 (I was gonna just put a 4” hole and stick a 4” circle in the hole). I also can appreciate the old school approach to things that show you have a lot of experience. Thank you for taking the time and providing this detailed video on how to do it right.

[@StudPack]

Thx!! This was our very first video. Thx for watching and commenting 👍

[@jontrimble6874]

Another great video guys. Very well presented as you talk to your audience. I agree with you Paul on the use of Buchanan crimps. So easy and secure, though you can crimp them with your linesman pliers. I always leave one wire the length of the crimp and fold it back over the crimp and crimp it on top. I take it you didn't have enough slack in the switch leg to run into the 1st box and out of the 2nd box with a new run of Romex in between.

[@jessicahites871]

I gotta hang 3 outside lights on my 1892 brick house. It's gonna be a blast lol.

[@jmwoods1428]

Wow, what a great video. Great instructions, easy to understand and very thorough.

[@csuwehling]

So I happy I found your channel, this is probably one of the best videos I've seen thus far! Thank you.

[@highdesertrider4050]

Thanks for the detailed instructions!

[@jennywuornos5809]

Oh you guys! I’m starting from video one and I’m gunna watch everyone on your channel! I absolutely adore y’all. You make my nights and expand my DIY skills. Paul, you have really blossomed. You two are so funny and sweet. Jordan don’t kill the old man, make sure you get a tripod and help him when you can 😂

[@StudPack]

Thx Jenny 😎

[@Dagnabit888]

Humble beginnings

[@tomecho1]

I just did a couple outdoor lights at my house. Ended up using a siding mounting block with integrated box. Much easier than trying to recess a box in the wall.

[@lamnag01]

Beautiful work

[@vince6829]

Nice job. Great workmanship. You are a good teacher. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@StudPack]

Thanks for watching our very first video 😁😂

[@k.d.8924]

channel's come a long way. Good then, better now.

[@StudPack]

Thx for watching our very first video KD 👊

[@victormendoza6306]

I loved this video that was awesome

[@bodie9546]

Great tutorial! Well-narrated and filmed.

[@johnroumeliotis5917]

Hi Stud pack , great electrical work, a trick you can use on your extended drill bit to help center it in the cavity is a tennis ball , skewer the ball through the bit and it will center your drill

[@StudPack]

Thx John and thx for watching our very first video ever 👍😂

[@juangalvan8760]

Im trying to install driveway lighting, for some odd reason, the builders put a vertical stud on one side but on the other side of the garage they didnt. Can i get away with with the 3 1/2" octagonal box on one side and pancake on the other? And btw, i spent hours searching for this kind of video, and i got to tell you, i am very impressed on how you execute your work! Keep it up!

[@darrenr1194]

Yeah one stud is fine, just put good wood screws!

[@CoWoS3d]

Curious, why not just use round electrical box? This way it would be enough to cut a round hole with drill bit

[@StudPack]

I didn’t have a hole saw that would cut through stucco 👍

[@skip4scrap]

Awesome!

[@samaanam76]

Nice 👌

[@JoshR512]

I just replaced a three panel patio door with a two panel. Built a wall next to it to make up for that third glass panel. Exterior has paper and lathe. Trying to figure how to mount one of these boxes before I do the stucco and drywall it. Do I just use a 2x4 block? House doesn’t have plywood. Ty !!!

[@jeremyhorowitz1264]

Thanks for this. Can this same process be done through solid wood about 6in thick? Want to install 2 similar lights on either side of my garage

[@Deizel23]

@stud pack Hey guys. Love your videos. I just discovered you guys a month or 2 ago and thought i would check out your early vids too. Im an electrical apprentice and im trying to soak up as much electrical content as i can. My one question is, do you have a video that showcases how to patch drywall stud pack style. For instance, in this video, you dont show how you go about patching the walls you cut open. Its definitely a weak point for me. If you could let me know which video has content like this, i would appreciate it. If not, i would love to see you guys showcase this in a future video. Hope you all are staying safe down there and keep the content coming!

[@StudPack]

Thx bud 👊. We show a bit of drywall patching in our Remodeling a Kitchen A-Z series just don’t which video exactly. We’ll definitely show that again in a future video 👍💪

[@booradlly]

no weatherproofing / caulking ? watched whole video waiting for that :(

[@Guitarzan8]

Where do you the music for your videos? I really like the rock stuff in your newer vids.

[@ncooty]

Any reason you chose welded vs. drawn for the j box in the attic?

[@11azzamm]

Thank you. Very good 👍 job

[@jeffchandler5520]

Curiousity- why no service loops before wires enter box?

[@str4tegyy506]

Messed that drill bit up big time. Never hold a drill with one hand like that or you get a damaged bit like this.

[@arealmaintenanceandrepairl1103]

Couldn’t you use a pancake box on the surface ?

[@donaldstewart9873]

👍

[@dereksans2470]

interesting stuff

[@StudPack]

Yay you watched our first video 👍

[@richg3411]

Is there anything worse than sweating in a hot attic with loose insulation sticking to you?

[@StudPack]

No there is not 😩

[@archieblanco2399]

Baby oil! I’m sure y’all both know about baby oil, and I can’t remember if baby powder, helps or not.... but I did an insulation project building a school, absolutely hate that feeling! Cheers 🍻

[@michelleroop9991]

👍👍

[@RUM123]

I know it's been a while, but where did you get these fixtures?

[@CoolHand24]

What did you put on the knockouts before you fed the wires through the junction box?

[@StudPack]

Hey Luke, they are Halex brand item #75105B non-metallic push-in connectors for 1/2" knockouts. I buy them in 100 count containers from Home Depot.

[@CoolHand24]

@@StudPack Gotcha, never seen those in use. I've always used the romex connectors with the screws that tighten down the wiring

[@StudPack]

@@CoolHand24 Give them a try. I keep the metal connectors also and still use them but it's nice to have options :)

[@CoolHand24]

@@StudPack I definitely will. Btw I just came across your channel the other day and have been watching all your videos. You guys have great content, keep it up

[@StudPack]

@@CoolHand24 Thanks Luke, we appreciate that very much!

[@joepacheco7979]

Is the height of the lamp within code? Looks like a head hitter, no?

[@davidkausch5935]

how do you do that with a handi house type shed??? I want to use exsisting work round box but they are way too long

[@tisdale36]

How high to you install these?

[@michaelwilliams5673]

Hey Paul do you have a link for the romex wire stripper

[@StudPack]

Sure do Michael, they're Ideal 7" Wire Stripper Solid: 14 to 12 AWG, 2 to 12 AWG. Model # 45-621

[@darwinbodero7872]

Is this the first video?

[@lukassvardkvist9161]

Im baffled by the fact that none of your cables are Round. For all that is holy in cousin hugging Alabama, make them round!

[@marcouribe9593]

I literally watched this video to see what you didn’t show here