THE TYPE OF RECESSED LIGHTING IS IMPORTANT.(Life and Arts)

From: Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA) | Date: May 10, 2008 | Copyright information

Byline: JIM DULLEY Columnist

Dear Jim: I have always liked recessed light fixtures, but I have heard they are leaky and inefficient. Are there any new types that are more energy efficient? Are they difficult to install myself?

- Mike M.

J.D.: As with any product for the home, some types of lighting are more energy efficient than others. This also holds for recessed light fixtures. Efficient ones can use 80 percent less electricity than inefficient ...

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