The Takeaway: These new style recessed LEDs from Torchstar are so thin they’re barely recessed, mount flush to the ceiling, and allow you to put light right where you want it. And, if you’re finishing ...

Nick is a writer with nearly a decade of experience in the home improvement industry. Now one of Forbes Home’s in-house writers, he previously wrote for Forbes Home as a freelance writer. He has ...

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 ...

The energy-efficient products are included in FIU's Perform[D]ance House design concept featured in this year's Solar Decathlon in West Potomac Park, Washington, DC. Tasked with designing and building ...

Q: I’m dealing with a concrete ceiling in a condominium. If I use LED recessed lighting, do I still have to drop a 6-inch soffit? Someone told me that LED cans take up less space than traditional ...

As energy costs climb and smart home integration becomes standard, upgrading your home's lighting in 2026 requires more than just picking the first option you see. Recent market shifts have created a ...