A man installs a can LED ceiling light in a finished ceiling. - Alex Liew/Getty Images If you're trying to make your home more eco-friendly -- whether to reduce your environmental impact or just have ...

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 ...

For even, unobtrusive lighting or for directed-down lighting, recessed fixtures hide the lamp and eliminate glare. Recessed lighting works well for illuminating wall hangings or kitchen counters, says ...

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, ...

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 Andy: This is an excellent idea for adding lighting and a fan to a room without access to existing wiring. Even if you did not need access to electrical wiring, adding box beams can be an ...