Sometimes adding value to your home can be a costly and time-intensive project. Hats off to the DIY weekend warriors of the world but if you’re short on funds or time, some quick, low-cost projects are in order. While lighting can be an expensive undertaking, we know a few lights that can keep your wallet happy and you can install them on a weeknight or between running errands.

LED Downlights

If you already have recessed lighting and want to make a quick upgrade, try LED downlight modules. Rather than replace the whole unit, you can remove the trim, unscrew the old bulb, and screw in a LED. The retrofit downlights are a combination of an LED bulb and a trim for easy lighting enhancement. If you want recessed lights but don’t have the ceiling clearance or don’t want to fuss over housing, then ultra thin LED downlights might be the best option for you. You still have to cut holes in your ceiling but save yourself some money when you factor in the cost of separate housing, time for installation, and the electrician you may need to properly wire traditional recessed lighting.

Bluetooth LED speaker downlights may have an increased initial cost but you get the benefits of two devices in one fixture. Not only does this downlight screw into your pre-existing recessed housing like standard LED downlight modules, you also receive the added benefit of a Bluetooth sound system. The speakers are ETL certified for wet locations for versatile placement—gain hosting points by adding music to your bathroom, covered patio, or kitchen to wow and impress your guests during parties. It takes less than 10 minutes to sync the fixtures to your Bluetooth device..

LED Under Cabinet Lights

Hardwire under cabinet light fixtures can be a bit confusing to connect and wire to a light switch. However, you can simplify the process by using interconnectable plug-in LED under cabinet fixtures instead. All you have to do is screw in some mounting clips, plug your fixtures or LED light bars together, and then plug the length of the lighting into a nearby outlet.

Lighting Tip: LED under cabinet light fixtures almost always have a light switch on each length, LED light bars often do not. Instead, the main outlet cord for the light bar can have the switch or a separate switch module. You decide which feature matters: More control or a more compact design?

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