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  1. Electrical
    Hello! I was wondering if someone on here could help me come up with a creative solution to a unique problem we are having. I am trying to add 4 can lights to our MBR. Believe it or not, I need a switch to operate those lights. Problem is we already have a switch that controls a fan/light in...
  2. Insulation
    Hi, if we install 9 Tenmat Recessed Light Cover and air seal them how much would the attic light covers cut thermal losses of a ceiling? the home was built back in the 1970s we have fiberglass is blown in insulation but only about 7" to 9" depth, Thanks
  3. Drywall & Plaster
    Hi, I just installed a drywall ceiling in my kitchen with 7 6" can lights. I didn't cut the holes quite right and had to repair most of them. Problem is that you can still see my "repairs" sticking out around the trim rings (standard $10 ones from Lowes) Rather than go through more patching...
  4. Electrical
    So I am getting can lights installed in my Theater room and am planning on building backer boxes for them as i'm soundproofing this room. The space in my joist cavities is 9" high by 14" wide. Is this enough space to build said backer box for a 6" can light or would 4" be the only way to go...
  5. Electrical
    I would like to add around (7) recessed lighting cans under the eves (where the roof overhangs the brick). I also thought, hey, I always need outlets for christmas lights, so I thought I might add some of those next to each light. The lights will be controlled with a timer switch, so for the...
  6. Drywall & Plaster
    Our contractor completed drywal in our basement (ceiling is drywall too). He made holes for our can lights to go in. when we started actually putting in the can lights, we found the holes are a little too big, so the light will not be flush with the ceiling. What can i do about this? I need to...
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