Q: I’m dealing with a concrete ceiling in a condominium. If I use LED recessed lighting, do I still have to drop a 6-inch soffit? Someone told me that LED cans take up less space than traditional ...

Dear Ron: Track lighting is attractive and actually much more effective than recessed lighting. Particularly with older recessed fixtures, much of the light never gets out of the recessed canister. If ...

Superrail offers a structure that can house an infinite number of solutions. The track is on 25mm wide and can be made as long as desired in a seamless design. Superrail can be installed as a recessed ...

Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a ...

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: ...

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 ...

Q: I bought and renovated a house in 2007 and in doing so put in recessed lighting in the bedrooms. They are the bane of my life. Sometimes they go on, sometimes not. Then I buy new bulbs, which are ...

Blasting everything with one bright light won’t do. Here’s how to create a multilayered lighting plan like the pros do. By Tim McKeough When you’re renovating a kitchen, it’s easy to get swept up in ...

Q: My townhouse was built with can lights in the ceiling. What are my options to replace them? In the kitchen, I am always cooking in my shadow and can’t see anything! A: A smart lighting plan directs ...