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 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 fixtures have become a standard part of home interiors. Since the 1990s, people have been stuck with what I call the “contractor’s special,” which is a grid of 6-inch-diameter downlights per ...

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 lighting expert shares what to avoid when selecting kitchen light fixtures. The list consists of both practical and visual mistakes, including disproportionate light fixtures, a lack of ...

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 ...