1. Disassemble the lamp by unscrewing or pulling the headpiece off and removing the plastic base. Buy a quick plug and a new length of electrical wire, and splice and strip a half-inch at one end ...

While rewiring a lamp's existing aged wires is best left to professionals, you also have the option of replacing the inner workings of the lamp entirely.

While rewiring a lamp's existing aged wires is best left to professionals, you also have the option of replacing the inner workings of the lamp entirely.