Uploaded June 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

---

If I could only have one tool: amzn.to/3HaC4Eq
$25 Off Sense for Subscribers: store.sense.com/discount/BENJAMIN?aff=3
Tools I Recommend: amazon.com/shop/benjaminsahlstrom

WIRING SUPPLIES
Wago Wall Nuts: amzn.to/39fVzyV
Double Gang Electrical Boxes: amzn.to/3zwr4iX
Single Gang Boxes: amzn.to/3ObonYe
14/2 Romex: amzn.to/3mAFC9l
12/2 Romex: amzn.to/3mEpILo

TOOLS
Wiha Torque Screwdriver WITH BITS!: amzn.to/39b0pgD
Automatic Wire Stripper IDEAL Stripmaster: amzn.to/3NCQzmK
Klein Wire Stripper: amzn.to/3zwhsof
Best Utility Knife Ever: amzn.to/3tukgyd
Non Contact Voltage Tester: amzn.to/3xGUKbu

LIGHT OPTIONS
6" New Work Recessed Light Fixtures (As Used In This Video): amzn.to/3HfZeJG
6" Old Work Remodel Recessed Fixture: amzn.to/3H9QDIl
6" LED Kit For Recessed Lights: amzn.to/3QdCj5C
6" Wafer Recessed Lights (For Thin Ceilings or Remodel): amzn.to/3QdeECq
6" Disk Lights (Mounts on a Regular Ceiling Box): amzn.to/3HcyIAE

In this video I take you through the step by step process of installing traditional recessed lights.

0:00 - Recessed Lights Intro
0:19 - Current Situation
0:51 - Cut Out Recessed Light Cavities
1:08 - How To Place & Space Out Recessed Lights In A Room
3:16 - Abandon Knob & Tube Wiring
4:47 - Mount Recessed Light Cans
5:11 - Replace & Mount Boxes
7:06 - Romex Cable Run To Light Cans
9:34 - Recessed Light Wiring Configuration Daisy Chain
10:30 - How To Wire Recessed Light Cans
17:17 - Rough In Junction Box Wiring
26:40 - Replace 20 Amp With 15 Amp Breaker
32:19 - Wiha Torque Screw Driver
33:49 - How To Wire Receptacle
41:05 - How To Wire Switch (One Way)
43:50 - Install LED Recessed Light Retrofit Trim
47:02 - Install Chandelier Light
48:36 - Turn On The Lights!
49:32 - Josh The Video Editor
50:00 - SUBSCRIBE!!!

Thanks for watching and subscribing! As an Amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support!

Blessings from MN,

Ben