Every Staircase Has That Dark Corner
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- 0:17–0:22 Cut the Ceiling Hole
From How to Install Recessed Step Lights in a Stairwell Wall, Step 2: Cut Fixture Openings
Using the template provided with your recessed can light kit (or the can itself), trace the outline for the hole onto the ceiling at your planned location. Ensure the mark is clear and centered between joists. Attach the appropriate size hole saw bit to your drill. Carefully cut the circular hole in the drywall following your traced line. Start slowly to avoid damaging the ceiling, and maintain a firm grip on the drill. Once the hole is cut, carefully remove the drywall slug.
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0:01 This would normally be kind of like a Harry Potter closet. Did you know that this is actually a great place for a can light underneath a set of stairs like what I'm standing under right under right here. This would normally be kind of like a Harry Potter closet, but no closet here. So, the issue that you have with these is your light isn't going to come down from the second story, so you kind of get a dark corner here. Adding a little can light being here like this homeowner has in the existing home is actually a pretty cool and efficient way to light this little area so you can put some furniture here and maybe put some art. It's a nice touch.
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