Can I DIY undercabinet lighting in a house built in 2002?
We live in the Boston area so outside walls are insulated.
Is this a project that I could tackle myself? If not, can someone recommend a reasonable price for the project?
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3po3 on Oct 16, 2012If you are fairly handy, it should be pretty simple to DIY this. This Old House has a good tutorial here: http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/how-to/intro/0,,20217311,00.htmlHelpful Reply
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Leela Obilichetti on Oct 17, 2012I guess I'm having a hard time figuring out how I can snake wires through the outside facing walls. There is insulation with plastic over it and I don't think I want to puncture the plastic. And how do I get it to one switch?Helpful Reply
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Kim Sand & Sisal on Oct 17, 2012You certainly should be able too with minimal cord showing. There are kits that will plug into a wall outlet and you can connect multiple lights together, but you will need to drill through the cabinets.Helpful Reply
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3po3 on Oct 17, 2012I think Kim is on to something. If you don't mind a wall plug and lamp-type switch, this should be really doable and look good.Helpful Reply
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ViewAlongTheWay on Oct 17, 2012You totally can! We did something just like this using VERY affordable, low-watt lighting that we love: http://www.viewalongtheway.com/2012/01/how-to-install-inexpensive-energy-efficient-under-cabinet-lighting/Helpful Reply
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