A living room and kitchen with recessed lighting - Nazar Abbas Photography/Getty Images If you're on the market for a new house or thinking about making some upgrades to your current home, you may be ...

In remodels—especially older homes—installers often run into obstructions above drywall: joists, plumbing, ductwork, or lath-and-plaster ceilings. Canless (also called wafer or slim) LED downlights ...

Q: I’m dealing with a concrete ceiling in a condominium. If I use LED recessed lighting, do I still have to drop a 6-inch soffit? Someone told me that LED cans take up less space than traditional ...

Q: My townhouse was built with can lights in the ceiling. What are my options to replace them? In the kitchen, I am always cooking in my shadow and can’t see anything! A: A smart lighting plan directs ...

Q: I am changing the old fluorescent tubes in my kitchen to new recessed LED lights. My original estimate included the installation of 6-inch cans, trim and lights, but now the electrician tells me ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The Takeaway: These new style recessed LEDs from Torchstar are so thin they’re barely ...

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Blasting everything with one bright light won’t do. Here’s how to create a multilayered lighting plan like the pros do. By Tim McKeough When you’re renovating a kitchen, it’s easy to get swept up in ...

The role of lighting is essential in each kitchen, especially in regards to the ceiling. It establishes the mood of the area and significantly affects the ambiance of the whole room. However, choosing ...

If you're on the market for a new house or thinking about making some upgrades to your current home, you may be wondering whether recessed lighting is still a good idea. These fixtures, which are also ...