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Ceiling Fan Installation Methods

I’m installing a ceiling fan and the box where the light fixture was isn’t leveled with the drywall how can i lower the box w/o breaking the drywall …

Electrical Question from Rachel about Ceiling Fan Installation
Background: Rachel, a Handyman from bklyn. N.Y.
Question: I’m installing a ceiling fan and the box where the light fixture was isn’t leveled with the drywall how can i lower the box without breaking the drywall

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