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 ...

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 ...

Our kitchen lighting ideas and expert advice offer cleverly planned illumination inspiration that will bring your room out of ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the 52nd installment of Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary. We’re excited to publish their tale of buying and renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Layered lighting plans in kitchens and baths enhance health, safety and comfort. Lighting is too often an afterthought in home improvement projects. And that’s to the detriment of the room and, ...

Did you know that, on average, Americans spend more than 1,000 hours per year in their kitchens? That's equivalent to almost 42 days! With that being said, it's important to make sure that your ...