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Alternative Lighting Options to Recessed Can Lights

Many people have recessed can lights, sometimes called pot lights, in their home. They have been around since the 1950's and are loved for their ability to provide light while staying somewhat inconspicuous. There are some drawbacks though - they require room in the ceiling (which is not always available) and they are notorious for leaking air (which is not good for energy efficiency). Luckily, there is now a better alternative to recessed can lights.

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7 Common Home Lighting Mistakes

7 Common Home Lighting Mistakes. If the lighting in your home feels “off,” try looking for these common errors.

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How To Replace An Outdated Can Ceiling Light Without Rewiring - T. Moore Home Interior Design Studio in 2025 | Lighting updates, Can lights, Vintage industrial lighting

Hello friends! I’m back! Now that February is here, I’m refreshed and ready to show you more easy DIY home projects that will increase your home’s function, style, and value!To begin this new year of home projects, I’m starting with the first room I should be focused on: Our daughter’s bedroom. Today, I’m showing you how to upgrade your 1980s can lighting to energy efficient recessed LEDs lights without having to rewire anything! No need to call an electrician for this simple project …

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How to Convert Recessed Lights to LED - The Chronicles of Home | Recessed lighting, Rustic kitchen lighting, Track lighting kitchen

A super easy-to-follow tutorial showing how to convert recessed lights to LED - no tools or wiring required and takes only minutes!

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Stunning Recessed Lighting Ideas

Sharing our favorite recessed lighting options plus some alternative flush mount and semi-flush mount options if recessed isn't for you.

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Update your ugly recessed can, pot or downlight lights fast, easily & cheaply | Recessed lighting, Basement lighting, Diy dining

Sew at Home Mummy DIY | quick and easy upgrade to recessed can pot down lights | cheap replacement retrofit recessed lights | LED lights | basement lighting

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Under Cabinet Lighting Tips from Patricia Davis Brown

This post gives basic tips to lighting your kitchen correctly. Offering up good examples of the wrong way and the right way to achieving correct lighting. #lighting #kitchen #kitchenlighting #DIY

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Our Favorite Recessed Lighting & Some alternatives to can lighting! - Chris Loves Julia in 2025 | Kitchen recessed lighting, Diy kitchen renovation, Kitchen renovation

Sharing our favorite recessed lighting options plus some alternative flush mount and semi-flush mount options if recessed isn't for you.

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Convert Recessed Can Light to Pendant Light - No Remodeling

How to change a recessed can light into a pendant light with no remodeling. Switch out a can light for a beautiful pendant or chandelier light in just minutes with no remodeling!

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Step-by-Step Guide to Installing Recessed Lights in a Basement

Electrical work seems scary for any weekend DIY-er. It's inherently daunting, because it's not a project that many of us know much about or even want to tackle. However, once you learn how to plan

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What Are Wafer Lights and Can Lights?

The lighting you choose to install in your home will have a huge impact on how your living space will look and feel. If practicality is your main concern, then recessed lighting is probably the best option. However, even when you narrow down your choice and decide on recessed lighting, there are still a couple of different types you can use. Two of the most popular types are can and wafer lights.

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Rábalux 1051 Lite Brass Colored Recessed LED Spot Set - Modern Style

A brass colored recessed LED spot set (3 pieces and package) in a modern style that can be installed in plasterboard false ceilings, block-boards and polystyrene moldings. The provided LED light sources have an A+ power class with an energy power of 3 x 3W, a brightness of 3 x 240 lumen and a warm white color temperature (3000 Kelvin). They can be used with 3 x power saving light sources with GU10 sockets, up to 50W light power.

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Energy Efficient LED Fixtures for Recessed Can Lights

Did you know there are retrofit LED light fixtures that install into can? I'll share how to Add Energy Efficient LED Fixtures in Recessed Can Lights

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