Home Repair and Paint Guide

... The larger size can handle higher watt bulbs. Spaced on 3 or 4 foot centers, they produce a lot of light. ... When selecting kitchen lighting, stay with the general theme of the area. ... Surface mounted ceiling lights should enhance the overall look and feel of your kitchen. ... You could also install a kitchen chandelier or ceiling fan that has lights attached. ... If using a ceiling fan, the mounting box must be rated for the size of fan to be used. ... That’s a good way to be wearing the fan as a hat! Fluorescent lights consume less power than conventional bulbs for a given output. ... You could also go with the new CFL (Compact Fluorescent Light) bulbs in standard light fixtures. ... Kitchen lighting can turn your kitchen into an inviting environment and also provide good task illumination. ... Remember that the main purpose is to provide sufficient light during meal preparation. ... Recessed lights are a good choice for general task lighting over kitchen countertops. ... The larger size can handle higher watt bulbs. Spaced on 3 or 4 foot centers, they produce a lot of light ...