#Installing Under-Cabinet Lighting

3. Depending on the kit, it may be better to wire the lights under the cabinets and staple the wires up, or it may be better to do all the wiring on top of the cabinets, and drill down thru the cabinet to get the wire the light. It will depend on the type of cabinets installed. If they are face-frame cabinets, there is a recess in the bottom to hide the wires, so all wiring can be done there. If they are overlay cabinets, there is no recess on the bottom, so do all the wiring from the top.

Next Up

Disguise an existing light fixture by building a fabric-covered enclosure for it.

Create a stunning landscape that can be enjoyed during the day and night with inventive outdoor lighting solutions.

With carefully placed outdoor lights, you can enjoy the ambiance of your garden into the evening.

Armed with some creative advice from lighting experts, a budget-minded bathroom makeover need not leave you in the dark.