The cost to have recessed lighting professionally installed typically ranges between $350-$700 for an average bedroom. That’s a wide range, but it’s not because the fixtures range in price that much. It’s actually the conditions surrounding the specific room where they will be installed that will determine the ease or complexity (and subsequent cost) of the […]
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Should Recessed Lighting Go Before or After I Scrape My Popcorn Ceilings?
If you’re planning to remove your acoustic aka popcorn ceilings, you should consider installing recessed lighting too. A common question is which contractor should go first? The ceiling guys or the lighting guys? The answer is the electrical should go first. The reason is because you don’t want your electrician to cut holes in your […]
What Size Recessed Lights do I Have?
Recessed lights are categorized by their size. The most common residential sizes are 3-inch, 4-inch, 5-inch and 6-inch.This leads to the common question; “What is this size is actually referring to?” The answer is it’s the size of the inside diameter of the housing (aka “can”) with the trim or LED module removed. A common […]
What is the best dimmer style?
While the best dimmer style for recessed lighting is a matter of personal preference, you may not want to choose one based on appearance alone. Sure, appearance is important, but each style actually works slightly different as well, so it’s worth giving it some thought. Modern Dimmers There are four styles of dimmers most commonly […]
How to Install a Dimmer Switch for Your Recessed Lighting
Installing a dimmer switch for your recessed lighting is one of the simplest ways to dramatically increase the flexibility of your lighting. It’s also a fairly simple DIY project that almost anyone can do. This post will show you how to install a typical dimmer switch for recessed lighting. Here’s what you’ll need: New dimmer […]
How to use Wireless Dimmers to Control your Recessed Lights from Bed
Here’s a cool project that adds the convenience of controlling your recessed lights from your bedside, just like a fancy hotel. The result is a dimmer switch mounted on both sides of the bed that control the recessed lights in addition to a dimmer at the door. For you fellow electricians, a 4-way switch. The […]