How To Install LED Pot Lights In a Finished Ceiling | DIY

Wiring pot lights onto an existing single circuit is the best way to give an old room a brand new glow. In this video, I'm covering all things pot lights - how to plan and space, how to wire, how to cut a hole, which pot lights to use and the versatility of a dimmer switch. Let me know in the comments if this was helpful!
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0:00 - Intro
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6:30 - Expose Wire Box
7:45 - Find Floor Joists
10:21 - Math & Planning
16:28 - Cut A Hole
18:34 - Residential Wiring
19:34 - SHOUTOUT
21:24 - Fish Wire Through
26:43 - Connect Wire To Circuit
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"This is my church" 100% liked. Church and Light do go together :)

[@whiskybrush3219]

I would like to thank you for this channel. I have always been terrified when it comes to electricity. 10 years ago i paid an electrician $1500 to put 5 of these lights in my kitchen to replace a nasty fluorescent strip. This past fall i was desperate to lose the gloom and have another 11 installed in the rest of the attached space but could not fathom what it would potentially cost me. After finding your channel and watching a bunch of the wiring tutorials, I put my big girl boots on and forged ahead, and completely transformed my barely used family room into a space i am elated to be in. I sure hit a lot of snags and spent a lot of time in the attic but it was a pretty transformative experience. Since then I have replaced many, many light fixtures in my house, something i never would have dared before. THANK YOU !!!

[@cesamuel007]

ROCKSTAR! Well done! I hope to follow in my own big girl boots after watching this video, and fighting with that stupid metal box (old houses are the worst).

[@shaneb1572]

I was about to drop 4k on having an electrician install recessed lighting....not anymore. Glad to have found your channel. Update: I successfully installed 10 pot lights. There were many surprises in the ceiling, along the way; having watched this video several times helped medegate these surprises. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@ThatGUYILL]

Thanks for the update 👍

[@pravoslavn]

Mister Tee: I am 77 years old and have been doing (or attempting to do) all my own work since I was in my early 20s (everything from roofing, to hardwood floor refinishing, to plumbing, to electrical.) Had I been so fortunate to have had a teacher like you, I could have saved an untold amount of frustration, anguish, ugly jobs, re-work time, and the gall of having to live with something I screwed up. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for all you do for all us "less-than-well-heeled" homeowners who must do our own work. It is a pleasure to be an under-study to you via KZbin. ☺ (Today I am on a ladder straightening out a ceiling "repair" job which I messed up due to bad mudding ☺ .)

[@landrec2]

Spot-on. What a nice comment! People sharing their skills they earned over years and years to amateurs is one of the great things about KZbin.

[@gergemall]

I’m slightly younger than you but not much and I love studying with Jeff too.

[@user-zi2ow8bl8f]

How to determine if you have strapping or not?

[@robertadamson3099]

I bought my house a little over 4 years ago, and have checked out MANY home improvement videos since then, doing a number of projects. You are, without a doubt, the best instructor I have come across! I love how you don't assume your viewer has any previous knowledge, and explain even the tiniest detail, giving fantastic "rules of thumb" all along the way. You make clear where precision is paramount, and where a little leeway is acceptable. You're an outstanding teacher!

[@pind4life]

i'm not a home owner or a DIY'er, in fact i have Parkinson's Disease but ur videos really amaze me with such depth of textbook knowledge n practical real life situation. You show how things are done , n how people do it n the mistakes they do that can lead to other problem..............UR AWESOME a big fan of ur work n videos

[@jimekrut]

Just writing to say thanks after getting our new dozen 12W 6" ceiling LEDs installed over the last week or so. I was able to pull power from the room-center ceiling fan and add a new dimming wall switch just for the new lights. My wife handled a lot of the overhead wiring connections due to my having a torn rotator cuff. We used your math and your detailed suggestions along the way. Both of us are retired, and her eyesight really appreciates the additional light. Thanks for sharing your expertise and experience!

[@MrChris4251]

It would be good to see you go over the nuances of stringing lights together from a single switch.

[@johncollins5952]

yeah he barely explains it at 29:14 but it looks like the junction box connectors have 3 slots 1. to go to the light (pre connected), 2. to go to the power source (what you see him connecting), and 3. to pass on to another light (what he'd connect on the middle and first light). That's my guess.. haven't actually seen one yet.

[@Lakusus]

@@johncollins5952You are absolutely correct. The connectors (Wago style) can even be switched out for 4's, but I wouldn't do it. J-boxes are rated for a specific number of wires and, if you go over that number, you're going against code and creating a hazard, thus the reason for the existence of the limit code. Heat's a bitch and it can ruin your day in a very short time.

[@josepol148]

Thank you; now I got it.

[@user-pn4ik4jy9l]

As a mom of 4 I managed to switch out my 4 hanging scones to these within a hr because of this video! Thank you!

[@Someguy055]

Very helpful walk-through. Pro tip : Use a laser level to project lines on the ceiling to perfectly align the fixture spacing.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Great tip

[@charliegone1652]

I did this with my hallway. Added 4 of these and now the hallway is the brightest part of the house when before it was probably the darkest. What a big difference. Definitely will be doing the other rooms especially the living room.

[@davidalbert1658]

Jeff, I really enjoy your work! You explain things in plain language that is precise and easy to understand - in this vid you explained 3 way wiring and i understood (after 20 odd years of noodling around doing simple renovations and being intimidated by electrical wiring) - good job!

[@russellborns7575]

Jeff, this is probably one of the most “real” down to earth “how to” videos I’ve ever watched. So in depth, yet easy to understand and follow. I can’t wait to do my home now! Liked and subscribed! 🙏🏻

[@GuyLawrence-uo6bt]

An excellent video. Years (and i mean Years) ago i took a course called "wiring your home for the home handyman". It gave me the confidence I needed to undertake wiring and basic electricity projects. This video is excellent and cuts right to the project with helpful suggestions. Lighting has changed and we need to update some of our lighting and convert to this style of fixture. Thank you.

[@ynotbloom]

Man, I love how real & authentic your videos are!

[@majahanson311]

Before you jump right in and start cutting holes, I find it’s helpful to put up string on screws to lay out the pattern. The lights go where the strings cross. This is especially true if you have a lot of lights to put up. You can get a pretty good idea if it looks right and easily make changes if it doesn’t. Screw holes can be covered up with a little dab of spackling from your finger. Much easier than patching a hole cut in the wrong place.

[@larracis]

@@davidcarter734 you put the lights every 36"?!?!

[@davidcarter734]

@Larry negative. I went 42 inches fixture to fixture but 28 inches out from the wall since i will have under cabinet lighting. Just because of the size of the kitchen. I was responding to using a string taped to the ceiling after I marked my ceiling from the wall and from each row of lights. My kitchen is 11 by 16 making even spacing difficult, not enough light from 11 foot side to use two lights so I used 3. I think they ended up being 42 inches apart not 48.

[@larracis]

@@davidcarter734 gotcha. I find I like less of those 6 inch lights because they're so bright. It's almost overwhelming. The guy I do work for is a light fanatic and wants to put 10 in a 10x10 room and I hate it. 4 is my sweet spot, still stupidly bright but not overwhelming.

[@davidcarter734]

@Larry yeah I'm with you. These are over 1000 lumens. I'm with Jeff, though on adding a dimmer to bring them down. I'd rather my wife be able to adjust them how she wants while prepping food. 1000 lumens may set her hair on fire hahaha.

[@larracis]

@@davidcarter734 yeah we put all ours on dimmers too. My wife wants all the lights on. She loves the brightness. I'm more of a less light/darker room type of guy.

[@RomainDelmaire]

As a first time home owner who's never had to do any of that stuff, it's actually really reassuring to see how easy it is as long as you're careful and plan correctly. I really didn't want to pay an electrician who would charge me $100 just to show up, not counting the price of the actual work + material to do this and I'm glad I won't have to. Got some of those 3 spot Ikea light in the basement but want to replace that with those pot lights and probably a couple wall light because I want to make it a theater room and I think it will fit the vibe really well.

[@job2k6]

The timing on this is incredible. I just bought a house last year and the living room has this big ugly main light and I've been wanting to put these exact lights in. Super helpful, thank you!

[@MultiHippie13]

A friend and I were just talking about adding lights to his basement and I suggested the LED pot lights. What a timely instructional video for us.

[@watcherofwatchers]

I have installed a bunch of these in my last couple houses, and I love them for lots of reasons. I DO have a 6' 1/8" hole saw, which makes these an absolute breeze to install. It's an adjustable hole saw made for drywall, and it even has a plastic tub around it to catch drywall dust. It was inexpensive and makes the hole cutting for these lights absolutely trivial! Also, it's just a couple blades on an arm, so it won't aggressively cut into any metal or wood it might encounter. It's the perfect tool for doing more than a few of these lights!

[@mph5896]

Thats what I use. I destroyed one though using on plaster. Dulls them pretty much instantly

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Thanks for posting a link to it...

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@@seeyditti Links get your comments deleted. Just run a search.

[@danielhh47]

Why in the world do you have a six foot hole saw?!

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@@danielhh47 Oops. It's a bit of a wrist cracker. Lol

[@tchesstc]

Jeff said "read the box"...its not cereal..it actually has a ton of information on there..😂 and thats why Home Renovision is my go to..The info is top notch and his humor is open mic ready.

[@danieltull3622]

Amazing video! I love your channel. You covered all the question I had to do it myself. The missing thing I didn’t know was the flat tape. That really saves cutting the joists

[@ralphcastellano1073]

Holy Zit! That has happened to me many times buddy! Geeze!!! You hit a beam trying to cut the hole for the light. Just look at your facial expression! Hahahahaha! I've done the same! LMBO!!! Luv your shows! I watch endless hours of it when I can't sleep. Boom! You're the best!!! Rock on buddy!

[@MVortex2]

Ripped down a heated ceiling in my kitchen. Just, and I mean literally a few days before the drywallers arrived I decided on these lights and installed the pans and 14-2 wiring. Then I realized I bought 4" lights. Took them back for 6" lights. THE BEST decision ever.

[@kennethlowes111]

Thank you very much for this video. The time has come to retrofit my basement lighting and you have given me all of the confidence that I need to get started. I would also like to compliment your camera person - everything was so clear and well lit.

[@learnanddeliver]

Jeff, you are awesome. I really like how you explain, demonstrate and teach fundamentals... I am learning a lot from your videos. You would be a great teacher

[@debbieherrick9414]

I am learning so much from you! So far you helped me fix a leak in my pex pipe, and fix the hole I had to create in my drywall so I could access it. Oh thank you so much! 😘 I'm repainting next and I was not aware to sand the wall first. I bought what I need...brushes and all. You are the GREATEST my friend!🏋

[@helenplanchak4691]

I agree with you Debbie! LOVE LOVE LOVE these JEFF VIDEOS! I could watch them night and day if I had the time… even though I am not doing the work myself. I am a widow of nearly 10 years now. My late husband was the “Jeff of all Trades” and completely gutted and renovated a 1906 house adding a 3 story addition on. He was amazing, but sadly I experienced a house fire last June that started by a bird brining a lit cigarette to a nest in the corner eve of my house. I am now having to work with contractors to get everything rebuilt. Many are very nice people but several have done things that cost me more money and not to my satisfaction. Anyway… Jeff’s videos are as fun to watch as they are interesting and helpful for me to understand and ask questions of the contractors. I am glad I watched this specific video as I learned something about the angle of the lighting that I didn’t previously know. Thanks, Jeff! And, I would add is that though Jeff is recommending the 6” Pot lights, I watched another KZbin video by a lighting designer specialist who was strongly advocating for smaller lights … he recommended 2” ones. Unfortunately that won’t work for me as my contractor actually added electrical connections for pendant lights that need to be moved as they are going to interfere with the range hood. Not his fault. The cabinet maker told him where to hang them. Regardless the hole is too big for 2” lights so I have purchased 4” ones instead. We will see if they can work or if I have to go to 6” ones. Also I am trying to do a smart home implementation. I am all about “hands free” stuff. I purchased Alexa controlled lights. I will be the one to configure the technology, but the contractor will do the electrical and construction piece.

[@kennybutcher6307]

I love your videos. I like how you explain little detail things, like how to use wire strippers and how not damage drywall.. Reminds me of how my dad would explain things. I lost my dad last year, and watching this video made me think of those times. Thanks

[@txag007]

Excellent video! I have a room in a 2004 built house that has a single switch to turn on a plug without overhead lighting. You made it look so easy that I think I can add 4 to 6 cans to light it up!

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Your videos are the best !!!! No BS .. just this is how you get the job done !! thanks to your videos.. I'm able to save 1000's on building sheds and offices etc.. in the backyard using the lean-to roof that you showed how to build !!! and now I can wire it all up!!!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad to help. Cheers to being independent!

[@adlux13]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY I’m still missing a step here. At 21:50 you said pull down the wire no longer than the other. But I’ve ware her and rewatched the video and don’t know how you connected the new wire to the new lights you installed. Any information on what to do there?

[@joedurkin8953]

I followed your instructions on a different how to video for a lighting package and did this to my dining room and it looks great! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad it helped! Cheers Joe!

[@adam-eg2jw]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY is it possible with new construction to already have these wired up and ready after the drywall is installed?

[@TransientMobile]

Haven't tuned in for a while. Amazing growth for your channel. You guys kill it every time. Thanks Jeff!

[@CamaroMD]

I wish this video had been available about a month ago when I started adding these lights in my living room. Awesome content! Really helpful for new homeowners like myself

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[@GwadeG10]

This guy's awesome, it's the dry humor of ryne Reynolds but the craftiness of Bob Vila! 😂

[@andrewdaly286]

This is an awesome video! I had to make about 12 holes in my ceiling when I did this because there was no strapping and had a bunch of studs to go through

[@mrsmucha]

Thank you so much for this video! This is exactly what I want to do to update my 22 year old kitchen.

[@rdunyc554]

This is an amazing - detailed and professional - video. I have a similar-sized room in my home and installed six WF6 LED 30K MW M6 13W Ultra Thin 6" Dimmable LED Recessed Ceiling Light, 3000K, White (on a dimmer and purchased on Amazon) daisy-chained four feet apart and 2 feet from the walls. I hired an electrician who charged me $500 for the complete installation. It turned out great. The only thing I would caution is to make sure they are on a dimmer or they are incredibly bright - as in your eyes will hurt bright. Also, an easier way to cut the drywall is to put a 6-inch hole saw on your drill and it's incredibly fast. You'll want to cut the drywall a bit smaller to ensure a snug fit. These recessed lights are much better looking than the canister lights that builders used in the past - they look more modern and flush with the ceiling drywall. Your videos are incredibly valuable. They give your community the confidence needed to do a good and professional DIY job. Thanks for this!

[@georgedavis841]

Jeff, Thank you for the video. Just installed a few of these lights and absolutely love them. Thanks for sharing.

[@WilliamsburgNY628]

At first didn't know anything about the existence of Pot Lights, just those big bulking recessed fixtures that my brother-in-law helped me out a few years back for my kitchen lighting upgrade. After shuffling around for some videos to get some ideas to upgrade the interior of my garage for lighting, painting and other project ideas for the near future I am so glad that we came across yours. With not too many hardcore electrical installs but more experience on low voltage wiring this gives me the big confidence and all the tools you provide to get this done. Thanks for the links, now time to do some AMAZON shopping. Look forward to viewing some more of your hands on video tutorials.

[@pixiequilt]

Love love all your tips! All practical even if I am not a technical person, I understood everything. Thank you!

[@DarrellBraunsLongThumbNail]

I'm putting these everywhere in our house. I love them, they're plenty bright and you can put tons of them on a circuit.

[@nevv8581]

Thanks for the awesome info and taking the time to share your knowledge. The teachable moments are great!

[@godzilla12383]

Please make a video to show how did you connect old tube light power source to one light and then to last light that you completed. Missed the in between link from old light to second light and then to last light. That will be very helpful.

[@MySpidey23]

Can we get a community answer here?

[@chriscolameco6850]

Yes, connect the hot to the hot, neutral to neutral, ground to ground. Torque down on that wire nut and twist it until the sheathed area looks like a pretzel

[@productive23]

I was wondering the same thing…. Can somebody please explain this in a dumb down version for me please

[@mishajameson8939]

In the US, at least in Minnesota and Wisconsin, homeowners are allowed to do the electrical for their own homesteaded property. Saves a TON of money. As you said, it's just not that hard...especially with great tutorial videos like this. Thank you!

[@jmconn]

No matter what topic you're teaching, your videos are great. Your personality really shines. Also nice touch with video quality above 1080p. Bravo!

[@ryanmacewen511]

Glad to see your channel is doing awesome. I remodeled two rooms and a hall on my second floor recently. I'm still useless with a trowel. But, it;s done. :) I wanted to mention that on some of the lights I purchased that featured selectable color ranges, say 3000K 4500K 6000K, they used only two colors of LED chips inside. This is well and good, except on the yellower light, 3000K, only half of the LED's in the unit operate. Same for the blue light range of 6000K. Thats only half the output! Yet one more consideration which likely wont be stated on the marketing junk on the box or Amazon description! The middle temperature setting 4500K it powered all the LED's and actually put out the specified light. I'm sure some are better than others and some may use RGB LED chips, instead of alternating or combining two chips. This makes me much more cautious moving forward when shopping for lights. Inside the house I much prefer the lower Kelvin range. Just need to be mindful that if you do, make sure it's still putting out the lumens you think it will, if it's selectable. Luckily mine were just in closets. Otherwise, yeah, LED's are awesome and much welcome advance! Great video, Jeff!!

[@number1pappy]

Thanks for the heads up about the angle of the ceiling lights. I had no idea! You prevented a potential mistake on my part. Thanks again!

[@lissataylor12345]

That was a fantastic video! I have been wanting to add LED lights to my 80s home for the last 30 years. Now I know how to do it. Thank you.

[@rrome6178]

What an enjoyable evening watching this video! Perfect timing as I have a small hallway with a can light right outside of a pantry. Input an eyeball cover on it to direct light into the pantry but it is not good enough. I had just been contemplating whether I should move the light or add another. I am going to do this! You give such thorough information that I have no doubt at all that this 60-year old woman can do this! Thank you for the wonderful tutorials!

[@joenuncio9247]

Great video. This gives me the confidence to change the lighting in a room that is similar in size. Always love your videos . Thank You.

[@jason91205]

Man you are great! Thanks for this video! I followed these steps and it was a success! Very good tip about how to cut with the drywall tool. Only took maybe 20 mins since I was prepared after watching your video!

[@jaydee3046]

Love these. I installed 4 in my kitchen. I will be needing to run a 10 awg line for an electric oven. Two story house, and it looked like the only way was to run a conduit to the attic, and drill down. I dropped the lights, and charted a new path without all the crap of going through the attic or needing a conduit.

[@bobl2627]

Awesome show. Great information. Thanks so much! Keep ‘em coming.

[@jimmercier5308]

Your videos are awesome. First time I have seen them and I can't stop watching. I'm learning a lot and getting a refresher course on other things. Thank You.

[@fixyourfkinhouse8871]

I love finding what’s behind the drywall!!

[@lsatenstein]

Hi Jeff, I was watching your video on my TV (firestick), and felt that I had to make some positive comments. I am not planning or doing any renovations at this time. So, I am sitting at home with grandma and watching your presentations, They are great! In the above episode, you mentioned that the power required for lumen intensity equivalent to a 100W incandescent is 15Watts., Watts = E x I, or 15=120 x I. or roughly 0.8 amperes per LED. a very -low current suggests that 20x2 wire would more than do the job. (20x2) can handle 5 amperes current. Even telephone cable would suffice for up to 6 bulbs daisy-chained. If in the future I decide to add LED lighting to a room, I would be following it using your method and doing it to the main floor of a duplex. As a reminder for your readers, a Duplex has a second story apartment above the main one, I am wondering about the 1960 style homes, where living rooms had zero ceiling lights, and zero light switches. I am thinking, sometime in the future, of the need to draw power (16x3) cable for dimmer switches (most dimmers need and use that green ground) from the distribution panel, but because... my old house did not get wired with 14x3 for recepticles. I found your videos most informative. I am in Montreal, some 2 hours away from Ottawa, and look forward one day to getting together for a lunch (on me) Grandpa Leslie

[@gretchenosborne6873]

Jeff, you're my favorite Canadian! Thanks, Buddy!

[@avflyguy]

You made this look incredibly easy. Fact is though, In most situations, you have to drill thru several 2 x 10's many of which are blind (you can't see where you are drilling). That's where it becomes problematic to try to fish that 14/2 cable through many of these 3/4 or 1 inch drill bit hole to complete an in-series connection. It can be done, but it's probably not for the average DIY' job. They ARE a great addition to a room or *all* rooms in the house eventually. Process is just much slower.

[@jimdoherty4387]

As always, great demonstration!

[@martinwarner1178]

Great presentation, super skills, best tutorial I have ever watched. Thank you. Peace be unto you.

[@scotts.8972]

Lol I’m installed these in my house this weekend. Very funny you would post this video today.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Love it. Cheers

[@nathanm3591]

I love your videos, you do such a good job of presenting and the videos flow nicely without over the top self promotion:) Last Thursday i bought my first home and we will be straight into a reno, so your videos will be a great help.

[@lou196t]

Safety glasses are a must here…prevent debris going into your eyes. This is a great lesson, thank you so much👍

[@valeriej291]

Awesome video. Our large family room has a single, center light with a dual switch by the front and back door. 8yrs in the house and we’ve never once used the switch by the back door to turn it on. 😂 Trying to think of ways to completely redo the switch situation and add LEDs like this.

[@friendlybill6109]

Thanks, a very good demonstration

[@vincenzogiuca7209]

U r the best! I followed your instructions and everything came out perfect! Thanks!!!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad I could help!

[@carlsimon6370]

This is the third or fourth of your videos I've stumbled across, and I just wanted to finally pop in a comment to say I sincerely appreciate you. Excellent, useful content. Subscribed. Cheers to you and yours.

[@amirzohar]

Love it! Didn't imagine it can be so easy. Excited to try it out

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

You can do it!

[@jennifergorman7723]

Very much appreciated the detailed tutorial!

[@mcauleyman]

another awesome video jeff! im about to build my own house and have been doing a lot of research on how to make your house insanely air tight. id love to see a video from you on everything to make your new house crazy air tight.

[@fredrickmccrory6999]

Just a precaution on making your house too airtight. If you are in an area where Radon is a problem, make sure your ventilation is designed properly and you get the necessary/required airchanges per hour (even if you don't have Radon problems, this is important).

[@RonMarshallrone]

I'm so fired up to do this now. I'm a woodworker but always been skeptical about messing with electrical. This looks like a poc!

[@tonejames2080]

My guy, you are good sh!t. When I first saw your videos, I found you a tad cocky… I don’t really know why. But actually now I find you very genuine. Like you actually have given me confidence to try some of this stuff. Because you given me the reassurance that it’s okay to make mistakes. I am no handyman. Not at all. So thanks for your videos, sir.

[@chrislee1000]

Purchased from the link which saved me research time. Thanks, Buddy. Great vids; always appreciate the insights.

[@EddieG]

I’m over here watching this video already having recessed lighting knowing full well I’m not going to do this. You make everything look easy.

[@gergemall]

Thx Jeff . It’s on my list to renovate.

[@chase_vaseleou]

Did this last week! The box was fiberglass new work. I ripped it out piece by piece to be able to use a 4 inch cans.

[@randomdude3066]

Tip that I just figured out today: if you want to experiment with the placement of your lights but don't want to cut random holes in your drywall ceiling (this is me), here's what you can do: cut a 1 in by 1 in by 1 in piece of wood and put two-sided tape on opposite sides. Stick one of the sides to the spot on the ceiling where you want to try out a light. Then stick the backside of these LED wafer lights to the underside of the block. You can mount these wherever you want to determine how many and where the lights should be before committing to actually cutting the ceiling!

[@mudmanKC]

Small Helium balloon works too.

[@pollynesantana]

Just replaced a fluorescent lamp for another ceiling lamp thanks to this video☺️

[@goherahmad8783]

Perfect video as I was just getting quotes but you made it seem easy, and I had a project where I took a look at my celing. I live in a 1920 built house, and in some cases, I have plaster in place of drywall celings. I suppose the tips for making the hole is to use a multi tool in place of a drywall saw. Also, what type of drill bit would u use to cut diagonal, across the joist. in a larger room, O will have to make at least one long run across 16" on centre joists. Thank you

[@JeffreyPinkerton]

Awesome video!! Exactly what I needed to see.

[@melfleming6675]

Well explained! Thank you.

[@snoodle877]

Well I’ll be darn! I’ve been fishing wires for 30 years! Never did it occur to me to just loop the wire into the fish loop! Great great great!!!

[@Harmageddon]

If anybody needs a good little hack. Instead of sticking your hand in there to feel around. You can always stick your phone in and take a picture. make sure you got the flash on.

[@AronBezzina]

I have used my iPhone in video mode with light on and used my Apple Watch as the screen to see live video of the phone I’m holding in or have sat in the roof.

[@thehound1359]

Great tip

[@serivishal]

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[@Johndada517]

@Aron Bezzina I've done the same alot or live feed to a near TV if I can see one where I am or if I have someone with me

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

I mirror screen to second phone on Android.

[@leosotelo5119]

enjoy watching your vids!

[@james6164]

Excellent instructional video. Lots of good tips.

[@mikejoseph3678]

Simplify things, your work is special and great

[@rydelljagroopsingh731]

Hi Jeff, you're videos are awesome! I know others have already expressed it but I really want to add my thanks and appreciation to you (and your team) for taking the time to answer the 'Whys' as well as the 'Hows'. Things need fixing, and speaking from my own experience, paying a professional isn't always an option (plus I like DIY anyway 😉). Anyway, your generosity with your knowledge and experience has really helped me to feel empowered and encouraged to take on some upcoming projects. THANKS!!! P.S. - I can't help wondering, since the circle/template from the light packaging is 5.75", what's the distance between the edges of the cut-outs for the clips? Would it take you to 6.125" ?

[@foolishcreations2259]

Helpful video as always

[@ruhindadarnold5038]

Am so grateful I found this channel

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Happy to be of help. Cheers!

[@ruhindadarnold5038]

Thanks you Sir..🙏🏾

[@markbruvelaitis957]

Lots of great information here but that pencil on the end of the tape trick....Muah!

[@yanxiong6778]

Thanks for sharing I need this to install a light on my basement ceiling

[@gholakata4404]

Great job, actually superb!

[@1979rokki]

Thank you for the detailed information

[@Homelesskateboards]

Thanks for the video! Going to do my kitchen finally!! In lovely San Diego California 🍺✌️✌️

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Have fun! Cheers to San Diego!

[@Julio-gi6dh]

we learn alot from you keep it up and god bless you and the family !!

[@TheRealOne24]

Your description was very detailed all the way through hooking up the first light. I'm trying to figure out how you daisy chain the wire to the other three lights so all four turn on with the wall switch.

[@spennyhenny7680]

Great video jeff!!

[@RetroKev23]

Hi Jeff, What did you do with the original wires that was hanging out before you added the Romex wires

[@jordancrocker939]

plug those into the black, white and bare ground wire as well with the new romex,

[@anotherbutt4chair56]

I just replaced my doorbell button 😂. Done for the day 😂