Installing a new ceiling fan is a great weekend project for any DIY-er as it will only take you a few hours to complete and the payoff is immediate. Step 1: Turn off power Be sure to turn off power to the existing light or fan at the main fuse or circuit box. Use a circuit tester to verify that the power is off, while also turning the corresponding wall switches to the off position. Step 2: Determine what switches you need If this location has dual-switch wiring (where one switch controls the light and a separate switch controls the fan), label the wires accordingly so you won’t get confused later. If your electrical box has wiring for separate light and fan switches but you will only be using the fan switch, trim off the bare portions of the wires for the light, attach wire connectors to the ends, then wrap with electrical tape. Pro tip: if you plan to control the fan with a wall switch, check to make sure you have the right kind of switch. Some fans will only w