How to Light the Hard to Reach Areas: Halogen Lighting Kits
Dan Rockington Over time vast amounts of home owners have installed lighting in every dark crevasse they could imagine. In the closets, over the stove top, in the oven, and even under the bathroom sink. They installed lights for the garage, the children's desks, and even the fish tank. But there is one area that has remained in the dark far too long: Inside Kitchen and bathroom cabinets How many times have you found yourself searching for a specific pot or pan, only to lose it in the shadows? Or how many times have you been caught with the last of toilet paper, and start a desperate search of the bathroom cabinet - while trying to stay seated - only to have the new roll hide in the dark? How many times have you looked for the perfect spice, but missed it due to the label being hard to read? Well, a new innovation that has been on the market for a short while is available to you to solve all of these painful experiences, and more: Under-cabinet halogen lighting. This kit is the answer to not seeing well inside your kitchen and/or bathroom cabinets, fumbling around aimlessly for what you need. The first thing for you to know about this opportunity is if you want to do it yourself, then you must go with a low-voltage system. Going with the higher-voltage would require you to hire a specialist to help you get the job done right and safely, but with a low-voltage system you can install it yourself. What's great about a low-voltage system is that is operated by a remotely controlled wall-mounted switch which looks as good as the permanent system and can be installed in as little as a day. To begin, you will need a drill, keyhole saw, screwdriver, a wire stripper, a few connecting wires and the lights (with included transformer). Once you have the kit and necessary tools in place, determine the location for each light so that it won't shine in your eyes while you work. Also remember that halogen lights do produce heat, so installing on to wooden cabinets is fine, but keep the lit bulbs away from paper and plastic items Once you have determined where to install your lights, remember to remove the lens and trim rings from each light. Install with screws to underside of your cabinets. Make a note to align the lights bases so they all face the same direction. Next, Drill small holes for the wires and feed them towards the power block inside the cabinet. Connect wires to power block. Now, connect power block to transformer and run a wire to your 120-volt receptacle. Once the bases are installed, just snap the lens covers onto reflector rings. Next, attach the switch anywhere you choose (keep in mind its wireless) by screwing it into the wall, preferably at a stud. Finally, screw the cover plate to the switch housing and your cabinet lighting dilemma over! Congratulations! About the Author
Dan Rockington is a remodeling veteran having rehabbed many homes. Lighting can be a key element for resale and he recommends the experts at Lofings for all your Sacramento lighting needs. Dan Rockington may be contacted at http://www.lofingslighting.com. Click here to view more articles by Dan Rockington. Reprinted with Permission from IdeaMarketers.com
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