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 ...

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 ...

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: ...

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.

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 In 2026, it has become outdated and there are other ...