If you're looking for ways to make your home safer and more secure,consider adding a motion-sensor light to the exterior. Here are step-by-step instructions for install Exterior Motion Sensor Security Light.
The best way to get to existing wires is to go in your attic and find a junction box. It will already have power to it so don't touch the bare wires if you open it up. Inside any of the junctions should be 3 wires (BLACK, WHITE & GREEN) hot, neutral & ground. Look for a place to tie in that is closest to the wall you want to mount to outside, Next buy the length of wire you need (it will be called 12/2 wire but there will be 3 wires). 12 is the standard gauge for 120 volt circuits in homes.
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The best way to get to existing wires is to go in your attic and find a junction box. It will already have power to it so don't touch the bare wires if you open it up. Inside any of the junctions should be 3 wires (BLACK, WHITE & GREEN) hot, neutral & ground. Look for a place to tie in that is closest to the wall you want to mount to outside, Next buy the length of wire you need (it will be called 12/2 wire but there will be 3 wires). 12 is the standard gauge for 120 volt circuits in homes.
If you experience difficulties or have questions you can go here
