Under-Cabinet Lighting Choices

When it comes to under-cabinet lighting, there are lots of options out there these days. Home repair expert James Young discusses some you might want to consider.

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halogen lights can be plugged in or wired in

Photo 3 of 4It's easy to install halogen lights and there's an easy rule to follow when determining how far apart they should be installed.

- Rope Lighting
- Fluorescent Lighting
- Halogen Lights
- Xenon Lights

Halogen Lights(3 of 4)

Halogen lights can be plugged into an outlet or hard-wired into a transformer.

Tip: When trying to decide how far apart to mount the small halogen lights, this rule of thumb is a good one to follow: Measure the distance between the bottom of the cabinet and the countertop, then mount the lights the same number of inches from each other.

Next Photo: Xenon Lights