Comments on: Floor Lamps and Solar Lights

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:49:03 +0000

In reply to Gilmer Gal. Oh my gosh! That's so awesome! I bet you will love it as much as I love mine! gail

By: Gilmer Gal

Gilmer Gal — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:11:20 +0000

Love this lamp post! Do I have a floor lamp hanging around somewhere on my property???
Well, YES I DO! Gonna make a solar lamp this week!

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 17:30:50 +0000

In reply to Gail Wilson.

There were so many ideas on Facebook, you can see them here:

https://www.facebook.com/myrepurposedlife/posts/10158643803562594

gail

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 20:13:32 +0000

In reply to C Britt.

Hi! Thanks so much for reaching out to me! I love it when people find my older projects. 🙂

You must have some powerful solar lights. My first question would be, does it shut them off immediately? Did you wait it out to see what happens when it’s really, really dark?

That has never happened to me. I don’t have any real advise, except to put those lights on your path, and try something else. 🙁 I know that’s really disheartening since you love them so much.
I’ll post this question on my facebook page to see if anyone can shed any “light” on the subject…. Hoping we can figure this out together.

gail

By: C Britt

C Britt — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 18:22:19 +0000

Hi Gail, I am a recent viewer of your site and your magnificent and amazing talent, I wish to preface with a most authentic Thank you for sharing all your talents and Ideas. On one of my evening walks, I recently came across an old floor lamp that was at the curb with the trash,(it is almost identical to the one you show in your post- 3 armed with center bulb) I immediately grabbed it up as I had been on the lookout for one ever since I saw your post “Repurposed Floor Lamps make great Patio Solar Lights” .
I purchased some lovely solar path lights to attach to the 3 arms and center light space, upon setting them on the arms to charge and test for a good fit, I was made aware of the top light shines down on the bottom lights and therefore they turn off 🙁 ( so distressing!) do you have any ideas off hand to correct this? Is this possibly why you removed the center bulb holder? I did not. Any consideration you can give is much appreciated!!

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 14:41:29 +0000

In reply to littlevintagecottage.

Thank you, thank you, thank you Tania! I’m so happy you love my floor lamp solar light as much as I do!

have fun!

gail

By: littlevintagecottage

littlevintagecottage — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 11:49:49 +0000

Well I totally know what I’ll be looking for when the thrift stores open up again! I love this project!

Tania

By: gail@myrepurposedlife.com

gail@myrepurposedlife.com — Sun, 04 Sep 2016 20:48:25 +0000

In reply to Doris Haines. Thank you! I still have one that lights up every night on my side porch, love it! gail

By: Doris Haines

Doris Haines — Sun, 04 Sep 2016 03:41:46 +0000

The solar lamps are so unique !

By: gail@myrepurposedlife.com

gail@myrepurposedlife.com — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 13:47:58 +0000

In reply to Martha.

Martha,

I really don’t have an answer for you on that one. The silicone is less permanent than Gorilla Glue epoxy-but the epoxy holds better.

The single lamp is still on my porch and the light still works 2 years later. If you find a better solution, I’d love to hear all about it.

thanks!
gail