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Recessed Lighting Installation: How to Install Recessed Lights?

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Installing LED downlights or recessed lights is a great way to create beautiful, illuminating spaces in your home. The following is the step by step explanation of how to install recessed lights: Begin by turning off the circuit breaker for the circuit you'll be working on. Then, using a non-contact voltage tester, verify that the power is turned off. (Remember safety comes first) If you have a switch that controls an outlet, utilize it to control the recessed lights. Locate the outlet and rewire it for constant power, as well as the wire coming from the switch. Remove the outlet and replace it with a new one if the copper tabs between the terminals are broken. Wire nuts are used to cap and secure electrical connections. Then remove the electrical box from the wall. You'll need to install a switch if there isn't one already. Use a keyhole saw to cut off the drywall at a convenient spot near the door for an outlet. Locate a nearby outlet where you can connect a wire to the