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 ...

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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: ...

Recessed lighting fixtures have become very popular these days. They have to be roughed in. Here's how to install one. First, install the four mounting brackets onto the fixture with the L facing out.

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 James: The lighting is bad in my home office, and I plan to add some recessed lighting. I need it primarily over my computer. What is the best type of recessed light to use? -- Donald H. Dear ...

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 ...