Nick is a writer with nearly a decade of experience in the home improvement industry. Now one of Forbes Home’s in-house writers, he previously wrote for Forbes Home as a freelance writer. He has ...

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 ...

REVIEW – When our house was built a little over two years ago, we thought we had all the light fixtures exactly as we wanted. We paid extra to the builder to ensure we had recessed lighting instead of ...

In the factory office, we replaced the recessed fluorescent lights with LED base lights. There were just under 100 units.The ...

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 lights are installed in holes in the ceiling, unlike traditional light fixtures that are mounted on the ceiling and hang down. Recessed lights can use either incandescent or LED light bulbs.

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, ...

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; ...

These Commercial Electric LED Recessed Lights are a great balance of features and price. We love the easy-on night light feature (activated by a quick on/off flip of the wall switch) and the ability ...

It's a common quandary, especially in older homes: One or more rooms lacks ample artificial light because of an absence of overhead fixtures. Making matters worse, that same room may be short on ...

A compatible conversion kit can turn a plain recessed ceiling light into a stylish pendant, helping refresh kitchens and ...