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 ...

Before you attempt to fix a faulty light switch, make sure you understand the basics of light switch wiring. Being a smart homeowner means knowing what is going on in your home and how it works, ...

Q-I want to install a new ceiling light in place of the ugly old fixture that was in the hall when I moved into my present apartment. I have done electrical work before and am familiar with wiring ...

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 Jamie: For task lighting over a computer work area, recessed LED lighting is an excellent choice. Having the light focused down from overhead is ideal for a computer station in a multiuse area, ...

Light fixtures might seem like a minor detail, but they can make or break a space. If a fixture is the wrong size or style, hung too low or high, or casts light in the wrong way, it can throw off the ...