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 ...

The Takeaway: These new style recessed LEDs from Torchstar are so thin they’re barely recessed, mount flush to the ceiling, and allow you to put light right where you want it. And, if you’re finishing ...

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 ...

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?

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: ...

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.

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; ...

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

Retrofit LEDs simplify existing-can upgrades, while ultra-thin canless fixtures offer a practical solution for new ...