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 ...

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?

We've used recessed lighting fixtures in many houses because they're installed flush with the ceiling and provide illumination in an understated way. The fixtures are a popular choice of designers ...

Dear Jim: I have always liked recessed light fixtures, but I have heard they are leaky and inefficient. Are there any new types that are more energy efficient? Are they difficult to install myself? -- ...

EzClipse shades and low-profile covers rely on magnets to attach to recessed light fixtures for an easy update. Recessed ceiling lights can improve overall lighting in a home, but the round fixtures ...

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 ...