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 ...

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Q: I want to replace my old light fixture with track lighting. Is it much different from replacing a regular light fixture? A: There are a few minor differences, but nothing that should cause any ...

In the days before the electric light bulb, kerosene- and gas-fueled lanterns were the only source of artificial lighting. While these can't compare to the effectiveness of today's more modern ...

Dear Rita: Track lighting is not difficult to install yourself, especially when there is an existing light fixture in the ceiling of the rooms. The simplest part of the work is actually attaching the ...

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, ...

Practical and stylish lighting ideas for every closet size, style, and budget. If you're tight on space and the closet ceiling is too low for a hanging fixture, recessed and track lighting offer a ...