1. Cut the power.
   Take measurements.
2. Unscrew the old one.

You must cut the power. Either trip the circuit breaker or remove the fuse.

1. They're usually held together with commercial-strength tape.
   They're usually fastened with a strong staple gun.
2. They're usually bolted or screwed in.

Generally, they're bolted or screwed into their sockets.

1. to bind the wires together
   to label each wire as you disconnect it
2. to tape the cover onto the fan blades

You use masking tape for labeling purposes. This is so that you can identify each wire afterward.

1. You need to know so that you can choose the colors you like.
   You need to know so that you can make decorative color combinations.
2. You need to know so that you can attach the correct wires together.

It's important that you note each wire color, because you must attach correct colors together. The green one, for instance, is usually for grounding.

1. with a wire-stripper
   with electrical tape
2. with wirenuts

You use wirenuts to connect them, making sure they're tight.

1. plastic or metal parts
   the electrical connections
2. the ceiling fan blades

The electrical connections are located inside the junction box.

1. Ask a friend.
   Check the manufacturer's instructions.
2. Call an electrician.

If in doubt, take a deep breath and check the manufacturer's instructions again. If you do that, you won't need to ask for help.

1. blue and yellow
   black and white
2. red and gray

Typically, the wires will be black and white.

1. Call your mother .
   Allow a 24-hour waiting period before turning it on.
2. Reconnect the circuit and test it out.

The very last step is to reconnect the circuit again and test the fan.

1. a lawyer
   an electrician
2. a ceiling expert

The best man for the job is a licensed electrician.