Switching Power outlet for light

[cobymedic]

Hello everyone

New guy here with a quick question. I recently purchased my first house and lucky me I was able to find one with a 24x24 garage. Not as big as I want but it is still MY garage and really probably dont need any bigger anyways.

On to my question, above the door there is a electrical outlet. It is kind of handy but a light there would be so much better and provide some safety by lighting up the yard more. I was wondering if it would be possible just to switch the outlet for a light? Obvioulsy I would have to do a few little things but overall would it be a simple switch? Oh by the way the outlet is already switch and there is another outlet right next to the door that is not switch, so no worries about adding a switch or losing an outlet.

 

[tfi racing]

Are you talking about what is usually used for Christmas lights in/near the eaves outside?If so it should be no problem using it for a light fixture,depending on the mounting hardware that comes with the light,you may be able to mount it directly to the box after removing the receptacle, of course.

 

[cobymedic]

Oddly enough no its not in the eves, it is only maybe 6 inches above the top of the door. I am thinking that the previous owners had a light there but removed it and put the outlet there and it was probably for Christmas lights to.

 

[sparky1562]

Should be no problem putting a light there.