Juan has been a home inspector for 10 years and runs a successful home inspection company in Richmond, VA. He loves inspecting homes, but his real passion is educating home owners and newer inspectors ...
Dear Jim: I like recessed lights, but I hear they are leaky and inefficient. Are there new types which are more efficient? How do I install one properly in an insulated ceiling? – Drew H. Dear Drew: ...
Question: My kids are older now, and I installed a computer in their playroom. I have a ceiling light, but I would like to add a recessed light. What is the best type to use, and how do I install it?
The most expensive part of recessed lighting is rarely the fixture in your hand, it is the ceiling you have to fix when ...
How do you layout recessed lighting? From modern new builds to period properties in need of some TLC, recessed lighting works fabulously across the board, working as a key element that blends form and ...
Ross talks smart doorbells; Mauro paints wood paneling; Heath installs recessed lights. Ross Threthewey explains the technology behind smart home doorbells, how to install them, their pros and cons; ...
Recessed lighting fixtures have become very popular these days. They have to be roughed in. Here's how to install one. First, install the four mounting brackets onto the fixture with the L facing out.
Recessed fixtures have become a standard part of home interiors. Since the 1990s, people have been stuck with what I call the “contractor’s special,” which is a grid of 6-inch-diameter downlights per ...
The first thing to consider is what type of basement you have. If it’s a rough, unfinished basement that functions primarily as a storage or workshop space, then you’ll probably want a light that ...
LED lighting is a budget-friendly and effective way to transform your home. It not only saves energy but also gives you the flexibility to play with colors and brightness. Be it a complete overhaul or ...