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 Jamie: For task lighting over a computer work area, recessed LED lighting is an excellent choice. Having the light focused down from overhead is ideal for a computer station in a multiuse area, ...

While more homes are now being designed to accommodate more natural light, you may find that daylight and lamps are not enough to make it easy to read or work in some rooms. Layering light sources can ...

DIYer and woodworker April Wilkerson demonstrates how to install recessed LED lighting in one day.

Recessed lighting was popular for a long time in people's homes. In 2026, it has become outdated and there are other ...

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 ...

As energy costs climb and smart home integration becomes standard, upgrading your home's lighting in 2026 requires more than just picking the first option you see. Recent market shifts have created a ...

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 ...

When selecting an LED fixture, it’s crucial to assess the lighting needs in the room. This involves understanding the purpose of the light. For example, you might require general lighting to brighten ...

IRVING, TX - The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI), has published a new, free guide related to the installation of plastic pressure pipe materials in the vicinity of recessed lighting fixtures, also ...