Task Lighting

For a few extra dollars, a typical off-the-shelf recessed fixture can be upgraded to provide more effective light for a variety of tasks. We look at how various bulbs, trims, and housings affect performance. More

Excerpted from the recently published Lighting Pattern Book for Homes, this article shows how to lay out and choose fixtures and lamps for improved light quality and better energy efficiency. More

Kitchen lighting, lead carpenter speaks out, building beyond codes More

Basics of kitchen lighting More

Bathroom storage ideas More

This methodical approach, by a kitchen and bath remodeler, can help you avoid costly estimating and scheduling oversights. More

Estimating pitfalls More