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Recessed lighting is a great way to illuminate a room and make it feel more spacious. It can also be used to provide task lighting for specific areas and draw the eye to focal points. How much does recessed lighting cost, though, and is it worth the investment?

According to Angi and HomeAdvisor, homeowners can expect to pay between $100 and $500 per light for recessed lighting, with the average cost to install recessed lighting in a typical-size room coming in around $330 per light. The price can vary depending on the housing type used for the light, the current status of electrical power to the room, and how accessible the area above each light is.

Keep reading to gain a deeper understanding on how to calculate the cost to install recessed lighting, the benefits of this type of lighting, and how to save money on an install.

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Before beginning, there are a few variables a homeowner needs to determine. Once these variables are addressed, they can be plugged into an equation to help determine the cost to install recessed lighting.

First, calculate the number of lights needed in the installation space (X) using the formula below. Then, determine the estimated cost per light (Y). This includes the housing, trim, bulb, and labor. Next, multiply the first number by the second number. This equation is as follows:

Room square footage 1.5 = Total wattage 60 (or whichever wattage preferred) = X

1 housing + 1 trim + 1 bulb + labor = Y

X Y = Z

Heres an example for a 100-square-foot room, where each light costs approximately $300.

100 1.5 = 150 60 = 2.5 (when the answer is less than a whole number, round up; in this case, it would be 3)

Materials and labor for 1 light = $300

3 $300 = $900

The cost of installing recessed lighting can widely vary. Coming up with an estimate depends on the type of light housing, the type of trim, the location of the light, and whether any wiring and electrical work needs to occur. The cost will also be determined by how many lights are needed and whether the install is taking place in a new or existing home.

The average install cost for recessed lights is $330 per fixture. Homeowners can use the following list of cost-influencing factors to help determine the cost of their own recessed lighting project.

While all recessed lights are different in features, advantages, and limitations, they all have one distinct element in common. They sit inside a can, and the can is recessed into a ceiling.

A ceilings architecture and layout determine what type of housing, or can, a recessed light can sit in. The different price ranges, descriptions, and benefits are broken down in detail below. For now, homeowners should know that different housing types for recessed lights have a price range of $10 to $160 per light.

Housing types can be mixed within a room, but for consistency, style, and simplicity, most recessed lighting installations feature the same housing type throughout a single space. Its not uncommon, however, to find different housing types throughout a home. For example, canless recessed lighting styles can be found in hallways, while vaulted ceiling cans are ideal for sloped ceilings. Wet-rated housings are required in bathrooms and are ideal for outdoor spaces. One of the first steps to estimating the cost of a recessed lighting installation is to decide which housing type is either required or desired.

The trim is the piece of recessed lighting that covers the hole holding the housing. Sometimes when the hole for the light is cut, there can be jagged cuts or edges. Trim gives the area around a recessed light a clean and polished look.

The type of trim a homeowner chooses can significantly change the appearance of a recessed light, as well as the price. For example, a baffle trim has a ribbed interior housing that casts a wide beam of light. It creates a softer glow by reducing glare and is ideal for living rooms, hallways, and entryways. A recessed light with baffle trim costs between $5 and $80.

An eyeball trim is adjustable and can swivel to direct light to a specific area in a room. It features a rounded bulb casing that protrudes from the ceiling, making it the perfect choice for accent or task lighting. A recessed light with eyeball trim costs between $15 and $30.

Gimbal is another type of trim, and it ranges in price from $15 to $90. Its also an adjustable trim option, and it tilts and rotates. It features a flat bulb that remains flush with the ceiling and is designed for accent walls or sloped ceilings.

A reflector trim costs between $10 and $60. A recessed light with reflector trim offers a polished finish and is ideal for kitchens and high ceilings. A wall wash trim includes a shield that covers half the bulb. This directs the light to a specific spot in a room, so its perfect for highlighting artwork or displayed heirlooms. A recessed light with wall wash costs between $10 and $100.

A recessed light with shower trim is best for bathrooms. This trim forms a watertight seal and is covered with a tempered glass lens for safety in wet spaces, including bathrooms and saunas. A light with a shower trim costs between $10 and $50.

Additional trims each have their own price range, as follows:

Many homeowners choose a traditional white finish for their recessed lighting. Since most ceilings are white, a white finish is a tasteful choice that blends well. But there are other finish shades and colors that can complement a design when paired with a wall color, farmhouse feel, or rustic ambience. Every option has its own price range for homeowners to consider against their budget.

Simple and common, white trim is the most affordable trim finish at $10 to $25 per piece. Gold is another affordable and stylish choice, costing between $10 and $45. Nickel and chrome finishes are similar in price, with ranges between $15 and $80 and $15 and $90, respectively.

Copper is a finish type thats quickly gaining popularity in rustic homes. Its a bit more expensive, coming in between $25 and $60. Black trim finish for recessed lighting has a cost range of $25 to $80, while bronze ranges between $30 to $60 per piece.

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Most types of recessed lighting housing can utilize a number of different bulbs. Fluorescent bulbs are a common choice, and each bulb costs between $2 and $15. This type of bulb ranges in brightness and color, so its easy to find a combination that works best for a spaces unique lighting needs. Fluorescent bulbs also last for a long time, though they need to be disposed of safely since they contain mercury.

Halogen lights cost between $3 and $12 per bulb. Theyre filled with halogen gas that burns brighter and lasts longer than standard bulbs. For areas that can benefit from extra bright light, halogen is a great option. Compact fluorescent lights, or CFLs, cost between $3 and $15 per bulb. Theyre on the smaller side so theyre great for smaller recessed lights that still need to light up a large space.

Low-voltage bulbs cost between $5 and $15 per bulb. Not all types of recessed lights can use these bulbs. Incandescent can lights cost between $3 and $40 a bulb. Theyre an uncommon choice, however, because theyre not very efficient and burn out easily. Finally, LED bulbs are the most common type of recessed light bulb. They cost between $5 and $50 and come in a wide variety of both warm and cool colors. LED recessed ceiling lights are very energy efficient, making this bulb type a great value choice for recessed lighting.

Recessed lighting installation requires wiring and electrical work. The extent of the work can greatly affect the installation cost. Most houses are wired with either copper or aluminum wire; the two cannot be mixed, so what exists in a home determines what is used during a lighting install.

Newer homes tend to have aluminum, as its less expensive. When adding recessed lighting during a new build, aluminum wiring costs between $0.26 and $0.59 per linear foot (for material only). Older homes tend to have copper wiring, which is quite a bit more expensive at $0.52 to $1.25 per linear foot of material.

When simply extending wiring from an existing switch, the cost for the wiring itself is minimal. However, if a home needs to be completely rewired during a remodel, homeowners can expect to pay somewhere between $4,000 and $10,000 to complete the project.

The location in which the recessed lights are to be installed can also affect the cost. For example, homeowners often add recessed lighting to their living rooms to brighten up the space, make it feel more modern, and create illuminated focal points for design. On average, the cost to install recessed lighting in a living room averages between $200 to $300 per light in a new build or $450 to $650 per light in an existing home.

The kitchen is another popular space to add recessed lighting, as it pairs well with other types of kitchen lighting like chandeliers and tube lights. When adding recessed lighting to a kitchen in a new build, homeowners can expect to pay between $200 and $300 per light. Adding recessed lighting to an existing kitchen costs between $450 and $650 per light.

Adding recessed lighting to basements costs the same as adding lighting to a living room or kitchen. Closet recessed lighting costs between $250 and $350 per light in a new build and between $500 and $700 per light for existing spaces.

Bathroom lighting is a bit more expensive because wet-rated lights are required. This increases the range for lighting in new construction to between $275 and $375 per light, while adding recessed lighting to an existing bathroom can cost as much as $725 per light. The cost to install recessed lighting in a bedroom is the same price as it would be for a bathroom.

Ceiling material can be a factor when determining the installation cost of recessed can lights. However, homeowners should keep in mind that whats more influential is whether or not a ceiling is present at all. New-construction installs will always cost less than installations in an existing home.

With that being said, different ceiling materials can cause fluctuations in installation cost. Ceilings made out of drywall are easy to cut into and easy to repair if needed. Ceilings made of wood, especially hardwoods, can be more difficult to work with and incur a higher labor cost.

Ceilings with detailed textures or designs, such as shiplap or tray ceilings, will take a bit more planning and finesse to execute a proper recessed lighting layout. This can boost the final installation cost as well.

Labor costs can vary depending on the difficulty of the installation. It should be noted that installing recessed lights is easiest during new construction and less likely to incur high labor costs.

Under typical conditions, labor costs involve cutting a mounting hole, adding or modifying wire from an existing switch (after safe amperage has been verified), connecting the light fixture, securing the wiring, and placing the trim. Hiring an electrician to install recessed lights will cost between $85 and $105 per hour, and it typically takes about 2.5 hours to install each fixture.

No two recessed lighting installations are the same. Besides the more common cost-influencing factors listed above, there are additional costs and considerations homeowners should consider.

When it comes to recessed lighting installation, the following can be major contributors to fluctuating costs.

Installing can lights during an initial build is easier for contractors. This automatically makes new-construction installations more affordable than existing-home installs.

In fact, recessed lighting can cost 40 percent to 50 percent less during new construction than it would for an existing home. This is because the ceiling is still open and contractors dont have to worry about cutting into drywall or making sure theres enough space to access the install site from above. Additionally, since rewiring or updating circuit breakers isnt part of a new-construction job, the cost will be less.

While adding recessed lighting to an existing home can look great in the end, this type of install tends to be messier, more difficult, and more expensive compared to what it would cost with new construction.

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Its more common to have recessed lighting indoors than outdoors. This is because recessed lights are only installed in ceilings. When it comes to the cost of installing indoor recessed lighting, the price is affected by housing type, trim type, color, and where the lighting is being installed in the homes layout.

But when it comes to comparing indoor and outdoor recessed lighting, homeowners should know that the cost can be a bit more expensive for outdoor lighting. There are fewer ideal locations for outdoor recessed lighting, but common areas include porch ceilings or beneath an overhang. Recessed lights are also sometimes installed around the top of a home or even on one or both sides of a window.

Wet-rated recessed lighting is the safest option. Per can, outdoor recessed lighting costs between $305 and $550. The good news is that in most cases, fewer lights are needed outdoors. Therefore, the overall cost of the job can be quite affordable while offering a strong boost in curb appeal.

A permit wont be required if an old fixture is being replaced with a recessed light. But if a new circuit is being installed, a permit is required since this involves changing the houses wiring.

Permits can cost between $50 and $500; the price is determined by the local municipality and the scope of the project. Assuming theyre registered with the city, a hired electrician can typically tell during a quick survey of the jobsite whether a permit will be required or not.

Drywall repair is common in existing-home installs. Its less likely to be an issue when theres enough space above an install site, such as a second floor or attic, but it can still affect the overall installation price. When electricians need to cut into ceilings or walls to run wiring through, homeowners can expect to pay between $50 and $300 for drywall repair.

If drywall does need to be repaired, its likely that a paint touch-up will be required as well. If this is the case, homeowners can expect to pay between $1 to $3 per square foot to touch up walls and ceilings after a recessed lighting installation.

When homeowners are installing recessed lighting, there are several ways to customize the lights, though this can add to the overall cost of the project. Dimmer switches are a great customization option. By controlling the intensity of recessed lights, homeowners can completely change the function and feeling of a room. They can brightly light up spaces to improve safety, soften the lighting for a relaxing evening with a book, or dim the lights almost entirely for just a bit of ambience during movie night. Adding dimmer switches adds approximately $125 to the project total. Keep in mind that in order to take advantage of a dimmer switch, dimmer bulbs need to be used.

Wall panels are another customization option homeowners can consider. They can include a dimmer switch and standard switches. Depending on how many switches are wired, a wall panel costs between $50 and $100.

Lighting designers can help homeowners create a truly customized look by offering expertise in planning a recessed lighting layout. These pros can help determine how many recessed lights a room needs, how far apart to space them, and offer guidance on temperature, lumens, and directions. A lighting designer charges between $85 and $300 per hour for an in-home consultation.

The housing of a recessed light is the portion of the fixture installed above the ceiling. This is what contains all of the electrical parts, the mounting frame, and the bulb socket. There are many different types of recessed lighting housing, each with its own unique capabilities and price ranges. Homeowners should be aware of the differences in recessed lighting housing to ensure theyre choosing the best type for their installation project. Here are some of the most common types homeowners can consider for their own recessed lighting install.

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It can be dangerous to install a recessed light in a space where it will touch insulation. This is where IC-rated housing can be beneficial.

There are two ratings for can lights: IC-rated and non-IC rated. Simply defined, an IC-rated housing makes it safe to install a light where insulation is present. Otherwise, the insulation could melt, warp, or even emit dangerous volatile organic compounds, or VOCs. Using an IC-rated can where necessary can reduce both fire risks and health risks. The cost for an IC-rated can is between $10 and $110.

Non-IC-rated can lights can be used in areas without insulation, but they can also work in spaces with a clearance of 3 inches away from insulation. Its important that a homeowner is absolutely certain of the proper clearance when using a non-IC-rated can light; otherwise, there is the risk of potential fire damage and health issues. This housing type has a cost range of $10 to $150, depending on size and features.

Homeowners can expect to pay between $10 and $130 for an airtight recessed light. The cost varies depending on size and other features. An airtight housing creates a tight seal around a light can and stops air from flowing in between different levels of a home.

This can help with energy efficiency, but it could also be a hindrance; therefore, its important that homeowners understand when an airtight housing is beneficial. A recessed light dropped down from an unfinished attic is an example. Its not ideal to have airflow between a heated room and the unfinished space above. But when a home is partially heated with a wood stove, a homeowner would likely want to avoid an airtight housing to keep the warm air circulating throughout the entire home.

Shallow housing costs between $10 and $150 per can and is ideal for older homes that tend to have tighter spaces. Standard recessed lighting cans rest on average 5 to 6 inches within a ceiling. By comparison, older homes can have ceilings as shallow as 2 inches. For the homeowner of an older home who wants recessed lighting, shallow housing is the solution. This type of can is just the right size to fit into a shallow ceiling.

If a homeowner has been told in the past that their home cant accommodate recessed lighting, they will want to mention shallow housing to their contractor to see if its an option.

One benefit of recessed lighting is that it doesnt block visual lines in a room like floor lamps or chandeliers might. For the homeowner who wants to be sure their recessed lighting is as inconspicuous as possible, a canless housing may be the answer.

This type of housing is installed directly into the ceiling and connected to an existing wiring system. These lights sit completely flush with a ceiling and are more energy efficient than traditional light bulbs. A canless housing costs between $15 and $130 per fixture.

Just as the name suggests, remodel housings are designed for recessed lighting installations in existing homes. Not all homes are built with recessed lighting in mind, so adding this lighting style to an existing build can take a bit more work and finesse. Remodel housing can make it easier. This housing type costs between $15 and $160 per unit.

There are many different types of remodel cans, each with different features, advantages, and limitations. Thats why a homeowner will want to choose a contractor with a strong understanding of installing recessed lighting in existing homes. They can explain each type and make a recommendation based on the homes current layout and homeowners budget.

When a ceiling isnt flat, its considered vaulted. Having a vaulted ceiling doesnt mean recessed lighting cant be utilized, though. It just takes a different type of housing that can be installed at an angle, otherwise known as vaulted ceiling housing.

Vaulted recessed lighting cans cost between $20 and $75 each, making them an affordable option. Homeowners will want to keep in mind that depending on how high the ceiling is and whether there is access above, a contractor may charge more in labor for this type of installation. It can take extra time and caution to install a vaulted ceiling can from below or if there is little clearance above the ceiling.

Wet-rated lights can be used in any room in a home, but theyre ideal for wet or damp areas. This includes bathrooms, kitchens, above showers, outdoor saunas, gazebos, patios, or any outdoor space that needs light. In some cases, wet-rated recessed lights are required for safety reasons. A recessed light with wet-rated housing costs between $20 and $100 per fixture.

This type of housing takes up less space than more traditional lighting options in these spaces. Its also more modern. Since this type of housing is available in LED, fluorescent, dimmable, and halogen options, homeowners arent limited in their design choices. If excess moisture is a concern when installing recessed lighting, wet-rated housing is recommended.

When recessed lighting is part of an initial build, new-construction housing is used. These housings are installed right into the ceiling as the house is built. This type of install offers the most flexibility to a homeowner. New-construction housings cost between $20 and $100 per can, depending on size and features.

Lighting is one of the most overlooked aspects in home decorating, but it can have an enormous effect on how a house looks, feels and functions. Good lighting can make a house feel more welcoming and comfortable, while bad lighting can make it feel dark, depressing, or even unsafe. There are several beneficial reasons for installing recessed lighting that go beyond what a homeowner may think a single switch can do.

Recessed lighting is a great way to highlight certain focal points in a room. When correctly installed, recessed lighting can draw the eye to artwork, architectural elements, or display cabinets. This can bring a rooms design to life. For example, walking into a study with highlighted artwork sets a sophisticated yet inviting tone, while recessed lighting directing the eye to a display cabinet of family photos and heirlooms can make a living space feel more inviting and soulful.

Rooms that look good feel good. So when a rooms visual space is blocked by bulky chandeliers or cut off by oversize floor lamps, it can affect the mood of the room. Recessed lighting improves the visual appeal of a room by not blocking visual lines. This instantly makes a room feel more open and spacious.

With the right lighting temperature, a room can also be more visually appealing. Too-bright lighting can be glaring and off-putting, while a room that is too dark can be unsettling. Recessed lighting, especially when paired with a dimmer switch, can be modified to perfectly match a rooms lighting needs at different times of the day.

Where a centrally installed light fixture may only be able to light up two-thirds or half of a room, properly spaced recessed lighting can light up the entire room. By removing dark corners and unnecessary shadows around furniture and fixtures, recessed lighting makes a dark room feel much bigger once its properly filled with light.

Recessed lighting helps open up space not just visually, but physically. Where hanging lights and floor lamps take up walking and head space, recessed lighting stays out of the way while still illuminating the space.

When all three previous benefits are combined, its easy to see how recessed lighting can increase a homes value. Between helping potential buyers see the purpose of each room and making rooms feel more inviting and spacious, recessed lighting can easily make a once dark and dull home feel more inviting and modern, which can result in higher offers when the house is listed for sale.

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A recessed lighting installation always involves electricity. Anytime someone is working with electricity, theres a risk for injury. Thats why its always recommended that a homeowner reach out to a professional when it comes to any lighting project, including recessed lighting. Unless a homeowner is a certified electrician and knows how to install recessed lighting, this is a project one should never attempt to undertake on their own. But if safety alone isnt enough to convince a homeowner to seek out a pro, here are a few other reasons.

Working with a professional can ensure a job stays on budget. An experienced electrician can provide a detailed quote before a recessed lighting installation. When trying to do the job on their own, a homeowner might run into unexpected expenses that derail their budget. A professional is more likely to spot potential issues before they turn into a money pit. Lighting contractors also have access to all the right tools to get the job done. The cost of buying or renting tools is enough on its own to throw off a homeowners DIY budget.

Professionals are also faster at installations than a novice homeowner. Most professionals can complete an entire installation in a few hours, depending on the scope of the project. Taking a DIY approach is often slower, which can leave a homeowner quite literally sitting in the dark until the job is done.

Finally, a professional has experience that can only be earned through years of on-the-job training. A lighting contractor knows how to plan a recessed lighting layout, whether the circuit breaker needs to be upgraded to accommodate the needed additional power, and can suggest materials that offer both value and style.

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Anyone thats driven past the old Paulina Stearns Hospital on Washington Avenue in Ludington likely would try to imagine how a building that size could handle the numerous medical ills of not just Ludington, but also the larger Mason County community.

In the early 1960s, plans were put into motion to build a new, bigger hospital near the intersection of Jackson Road and U.S. 10/Ludington Avenue. A survey of the property was done in September 1962 in what appeared to be a wooded parcel.

Less than three years later, in May 1965, the official groundbreaking took place with officials cutting the ribbon. In the background, members of the work crew were in their equipment ready to go.

The construction of Memorial Hospital took more than two years. In that time, workers moved earth, laid the foundation, poured concrete and more for the original hospital building.

Months before the grand opening in June 1967, workers were putting the finishing touches on drywall, drop ceilings and more.

The hospitals growth continued, including the most recent expansion in 2012. It also, after decades serving independently, became part of Spectrum Health and rechristened as Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Cleanroom Technologies Market with COVID-19 Impact, by Product (Fan Filter Units, HVAC, vacuum systems, disinfectants), Construction (Drywall, Hardwall, Softwall), End User (Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical device manufacturers) - Forecast to 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The cleanroom technologies market is projected to reach USD 9.6 billion by 2026 from USD 7.1 billion in 2021, at a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period. The growth of this market is majorly driven by the stringent regulatory framework, growth of the biologics sector, rising demand for sterilized pharmaceutical formulations, increasing demand for medical devices, and technological advancements in cleanroom technology.

Also, the increasing demand in developing economies and the growing focus on energy-efficient cleanrooms are expected to offer significant opportunities for market growth in the coming years. However, the high operational cost associated with the cleanrooms is expected to restrain market growth to a certain extent.

Based on product, the consumables segment holds the largest market share during the forecast period

Based on product, the cleanroom technologies market is segmented into consumables, equipment, and controls. The consumables segment accounted for the larger market share in 2020. The high and growing number of pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies facilitating the use of disposable protective clothing has resulted in the increased adoption of the consumables in the cleanroom technologies market. Also, the large number of R&D activities in the healthcare industry is resulting in a stable demand for cleanroom consumables among end users.

Based on construction type, the hardwall cleanrooms segment is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period

Based on construction type, the cleanroom technologies market is segmented into standard/drywall cleanrooms, hardwall cleanrooms, softwall cleanrooms, and pass-through cabinets. The hardwall cleanrooms segment is expected to witness the highest growth during the forecast period. This is mainly due to the higher demand for hardwall cleanrooms, as they are more design-flexible than standard and softwall cleanrooms, quick and easy to install, freestanding for easy portability, and easy to expand or reconfigure.

The pharmaceutical industry end-user segment accounted for the largest share of the cleanroom technologies market in 2020

Based on end user, the cleanroom technologies market is segmented into the pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology industry, medical device manufacturers, hospitals, and other end users. The pharmaceutical industry end-user segment accounted for the largest share of the market in 2020. This is attributed to the industrial growth in this sector, the robust pipeline of injectable formulations, and rising focus on ensuring the quality of healthcare products.

Asia Pacific is expected to grow at the highest CAGR in the cleanroom technologies market during the forecast period

The cleanroom technologies market in the Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to its favorable government regulations, increasing healthcare expenditure, and the growing base of pharma companies in the country, all of which are driving the adoption of cleanroom solutions in the Asia Pacific.

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3 Executive Summary

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5 Market Overview

6 Cleanroom Technologies Market, by Product

7 Cleanroom Technologies Market, by Construction Type

8 Cleanroom Technologies Market, by End-user

9 Cleanroom Technologies Market, by Region

10 Competitive Landscape

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This is the seventh story in this summers online Flash Fiction series. You can read the entire series, and our Flash Fiction stories from previous years, here.

Between the exterior wall and the Sheetrock, a waterproofing layer was missing. The builders, in their defense, said that the layer had simply been forgotten about, not left out in an intentional move to save money. The building was faculty housing, occupied only by professors and their families. All but one professor were untenured. Half had kids under ten.

The layer had been found to be missing during a city inspection a decade ago. Repairs were put off for nine years. The school, as both employer and landlord, cited extreme busyness, and pointed out that, despite the missing barrier, no actual apartment floods had occurred. Year ten there was a global pandemic, but year ten was also the end of the remediation period, so construction had to start. The contractor hosted a virtual meeting to explain the many phases of the process. The slide show had several typos. Demolition became demonition; no apartment number was listed correctly. How disruptive would all this be, the dance professor asked, and the cherub-faced blond contractors spokesman answered politely, Very much so, maam. Then the chemistry professor chimed in about particulates. If the entire brick faade was being torn off, what was being done about air-quality control? The chemistry professor had small children. Small children had small lungs. The blond man said that they would tape over everyones windows. They would tape over the vents of everyones A.C.s. So, no A.C.s or windows? another professor asked. All through summer, no opening windows or running A.C.s? This professor, who taught biology and kept on the buildings rooftop a colony of honeybees, was not known to repeat himself. The blond man said that that was correct. And that the rooftop would be closed to accommodate the rigging, so the bee colony would have to be moved.

To better address the concerns of the tenants, a second virtual meeting was called, and predictably it went much worse.

The third virtual meeting was cancelled, and, a day later, scaffolding went up. Spaghetti-like ropes encased the building, and men in orange vests carrying hammer drills appeared on skinny platform lifts. Windows were covered with a neon-blue film that turned every room into an aquarium and gave tenants headaches. No ones complained about the blue film before, the contractor said, though he then admitted to never having worked on an occupied building before. Clear film was procured four days later, the windows retaped.

The contractor did boast about having an on-site hygienist, a woman who was copied on e-mails but whom no one had met.

For three weeks, the noise level was terrible, from nine to five, Monday through Friday, with no pause. The new writing professor was trying to finish a novel but could only write things like So this is what it must feel like to live inside a tooth that a dentist is trying to drill. The tooth occupied her thoughts nightly. She hadnt gone to the dentist in years. Red dust coated the window film; plumes of smoke were seen. The religion professor brought up the plumes, how, from her red-tinted window, they seemed cloudlike even. The contractor replied immediately, copying the hygienist, to clarify that what the professor saw was not a plume or anything close to a cloud but a puff of smoke being aggrandized by the wind.

Each morning, there was an e-mail update explaining which units would be most directly affected that day, though the apartment numbers were still incorrect. So, to figure out if you were truly going to be affected, you had to watch for where the huge mechanical pulley on the roof was dropping lifts. Glancing up at the building from the outside, the ceramics professor was reminded of his childhood, and that unwinnable arcade game with a bin of plush toys and a slippery claw. He was on the corner waiting for Mister Softee. He was waiting for Mister Softee because his three boys, who were inside, had told him to text them when the truck was in sight.

The technical term for what was missing was flashingan embedded sheet of metal that prevents moisture from penetrating a buildings walls. Flashing is particularly important at junctions, around windows, vent pipes, etc. No one thought anymore of the words other meaningscommitting indecent exposure, for example, running buck naked across a green field in a Superman cape, as the six-year-old son of the dance professor had done during his first soccer game.

Inclement weather set in one weekend, a hurricane muscling through from the south. Rain fell for three days and nights, and the history professor, whose apartment was right below the pulley, said it sounded as if it were raining within the walls. Could there be a leak? He sent the company an audio clip. The company responded a minute later. Leaks were impossible. They had sealed all the leaks because that was what they were here to do. Below the history professor lived a math professor, who all weekend had been collecting the water that had funnelled into her office through the ceiling. She used a one-gallon bucket, and shed emptied the bucket into the bathtub five times. The math professor was married to the East Asian Studies professor. Not that ironically, the former was Asian and the latter white. Between gallons three and four, the former had drafted an angry e-mail to the school, but then stared at her unnuanced message. She worried about being the squeaky wheel, when she and her husband had upcoming third-year reviews. Still, she asked if he could rewrite and send the e-mail, given both his nuance skills and the fact that the administration might take him more seriously. That would be taking advantage of his privilege, he thought, and shook his head, but encouraged her to send the e-mail, since she should feel empowered to and he was never going to stand in her way. A quarrel about feminism followed. No e-mail was sent.

Over text, some tenants hatched a plan. They would implore the one tenured residentan economics professorto declare war by sending the e-mail and hiring a lawyer who would then launch the war by suing the school. But the economics professor was away. Hed left for Crete at the start of the construction, on a private jet owned by one of his friends.

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Theres more to setting up your new TV than fiddling with the menus to get the best picture quality and downloading your favourite streaming apps to watch the latest season of Virgin River or catch up on missed episodes of Strictly Come Dancing where you place your telly in a room has a big impact on your viewing experience.

Theres no rule that it has to go on a TV stand. In fact, there are plenty of reasons not to use the feet that come in the box and instead take advantage of your wall space. Mounting your telly lets you change the angle of the screen, gives you more room for furniture and, as the set is less likely to topple over, its safer for kids too.

Wall brackets are available to fit all sizes of TV whether its an expensive 4K model or a more affordable set under 500 and are installed relatively easily using pre-built holes on the back (you will see this called VESA, more on that below). Some keep the telly in a fixed position, while others let you swivel, tilt or turn it within 180 degrees.

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We test the best TV wall brackets based on build quality, ease of installation and how well they connect to your TVs VESA mount, plus how well the TV weight is supported once fixed to the wall. We look out for extra features they offer, such as built-in cable management or spirit levels. This list is based on rigorous research comparisons of specifications, features, design quality and pricing plus hands-on experience.

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TV wall brackets come in all shapes and sizes, but the most common types are fixed (also called flat or low profile), tilting and full motion. As the name suggests, fixed mounts keep your TV in one place, working best if the telly is around eye level, so you wont strain your neck looking up during your next classic movie marathon. Tilting wall brackets can be moved so the screen shifts forwards slightly, and these are best for TVs higher above your eye level, such as above a fireplace.

Full motion brackets are easily the most complex of the bunch, letting you extend the telly outwards, tilt or swivel it side-to-side. These work in any room where you need to move the screen to find the perfect viewing angle, but are the hardest to install.

How to find the right TV wall mount

Once you have picked the type of wall mount that works best for your home, you will need to make sure it fits on your telly. Read the spec sheet for the bracket and make sure it handles your screen size (this is measured in inches), weight (measured in kilograms) and the size of VESA mount (measured in millimetres).

What exactly is a VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association)? This refers to four pre-built screw holes you will find on the back of your TV used to connect a mount. Lets keep this simple. If you cant find the details in the manual or online, you can measure this yourself: its the distance (in millimetres) between the two horizontal holes and the distance between the two vertical holes. So, if your result is 100 mm across and 100 mm high your VESA is 100 x 100 mm. Common sizes are 200 x 200, 400 x 400 and 600 x 400, but every telly is different so always check.

Lastly, your wall has to be strong enough to support both the weight of your TV and the bracket. Try to stick to sturdy brick or concrete walls if possible. Use on drywall or a stud wall may not be possible, or need extra support with professional installation.

Wall mounting your TV: pros and cons

For us, the biggest pro of wall mounting your TV is that it saves space getting the telly up high means you dont need a large stand or cabinet taking up valuable square inches, giving you more room for sofas, accent chairs or a childrens play area. This opens up another exciting possibility for more snug homes: using a wall means you can shop for larger screen sizes. Even better, you no longer have to lay out all of your furniture and sofas facing the direction of your TV.

If you do have children (or if youre just slightly clumsy) having the TV on the wall is safer as the set cant be toppled over and cause an injury. At the same time, using a tilted or a motion mount gives you more flexibility on how the screen is positioned, letting you swivel the display away from glare pouring through the blinds.

Of course, there are also a few downsides to mounting your telly. The biggest is that doing so usually requires more effort than just popping on the feet and setting it on a cabinet. Installation is always fairly easy, but may require a helper and you often have to use a drill. Failing to do it properly can result in damage to your TV (and wall).

Its also important to remember that you may also lose easy access to ports on the back of the TV so connecting a set-top box, streaming device or wired soundbar may be more difficult. Unless you have good cable management, you may also see wires hanging down from the telly to the power socket. And the issue with not using a larger TV cabinet in your living room? You lose the storage that comes with it.

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CLEVELAND, Ohio When youre broke, you learn how to fix things. When you have money, you pay a pro.

Thats the wisdom my dad shared with me once, probably when my first car was leaking coolant and overheating. And I stubbornly thought changing the cars thermostat would fix a much larger problem.

Sometimes the pro is worth it. Other times, it pays to be resourceful. With rising prices from groceries to energy bills, many of us are more worried about money.

Buying my first home recently has given me plenty of things to fix but feeling broke didnt make unclogging my sink any easier. But two local nonprofits I didnt previously know about could have made it much easier.

These two organizations, Home Repair Resource Center in Cleveland Heights and LakewoodAlive, offer a variety of classes to teach people how to make common fixes around the home. You dont have to live in these cities to attend.

Theres no question that if you can paint and scrape your own home, youre going to save thousands of dollars, said David Brock, education and outreach coordinator at the Home Repair Source Center.

Saving You Money is cleveland.coms and The Plain Dealers new column about saving money. If youre feeling the pinch of record inflation, youre not alone. The goal of Saving You Money will be helping readers save and highlighting resources that can help, maybe with some bargain bin shopping in between.

We want to know how we can help you save money. Send your questions and comments to smcdonnell@cleveland.com.

Both LakewoodAlive and the Home Repair Resource Center work toward similar goals. Teach people about their homes. Show them how to make fixes and perform maintenance. And create educated consumers so that they know how to shop for contractors when need be.

There are plenty of helpful videos and articles online, and even friendly workers at local hardware stores. But its hard to beat local people ready to help or provide hands-on learning at a small fee.

The savings in some cases can be substantial.

Take tuck-pointing, which is fixing the mortar joints between bricks. If you spend four hours fixing your homes front steps or brick faade, thats potentially $100-an-hour in savings, Brock said.

A plumber usually charges $100 to $150 just to show up for a clog, which you may be able to handle yourself.

A leaky faucet might be fixed with a $20 part, rather than buying a whole new faucet.

Learning how to caulk, sealing cracks around windows and doors, can save 15% on energy bills, Brock said. And regular maintenance can prevent costly projects down the road.

Little projects add up. And you can start small.

Matt Clark, the Tool Box coordinator at LakewoodAlive, said outdoor projects are a good confidence builder. Doing some landscaping or building a stone patio can get you started before you paint accent walls or hang a big TV.

It really depends on your comfort level, but Clark and Brock recommended a few projects to start.

Basic plumbing is good to learn. Everyone gets a clog at some point. So is drywall patching and painting, and maintenance to keep water out of the basement.

Even minor electrical work, like replacing an outlet or a light fixture, can be done with the right precautions. Clark even fixed a refrigerator, what would have been a $200 repair, with a vacuum and a YouTube video.

Both Clark and Brock stress safety. If the project can hurt you, you need to rent heavy equipment, or if youre just in over your head, you should start smaller.

Its better to start with projects where you can stand or lay down, rather than going on a ladder.

You can build that comfort over time. I feel comfortable on the roof, but if I see wires I freak out. For others its the reverse problem.

A display at the Home Repair Resource Center in Cleveland Heights is used to teach homeowners about circuits and electrical work.Sean McDonnell, Cleveland.com

Part of what makes hands-on classes great, Brock said, is people can fail in class rather than at home.

Both the Home Repair Resource Center and LakewoodAlive have services open to anyone, but residents can get discounts and have access to the tool libraries.

Hands-on classes at the Home Repair Resource Center cover a variety of topics like installing locks on a door, wiring light fixtures, looking for studs and tiling walls.

A single repair class is $25 while an advanced repair workshop is $40. A six-part womens how-to series is $150. Residents from partner cities (Cleveland Heights, Euclid and Shaker Heights) are eligible for discounts, and added discounts of 50% to 100% are available to low-income residents.

The Home Repair Resource Centers extensive tool library is temporarily closed until a new person is hired to run it. When open, its only for residents. You can reach the Center at 216-381-6100 or find it at hrrc-ch.org.

LakewoodAlive is holding Knowing Your Home series that runs through October.Courtesy of LakewoodAlive

LakewoodAlive has a Knowing Your Home educational series running through October that is in-person, and held at different locations depending on the class. These are free and open to the public, including non-Lakewood residents. Readers can find classes at lakewoodalive.org/knowing-your-home-educational-series.

The Lakewood Tool Box is available for just city residents, tenants and landlords. Residents can get a membership for $30 while landlords pay $75. Theres a refundable deposit to borrow tools.

You can reach LakewoodAlive at 216-521-0655 or visit lakewoodalive.org.

While I think these nonprofits are a best bet, there are other resources to turn to.

Lowes and Home Depot both have workshops livestreamed on their websites. They offer in-person workshops that vary by store.

The internet is obviously full of information. Brock recommends starting with Google, rather than YouTube, because youll get a broader set of results.

A YouTube channel I often turn too is I Like To Make Stuff. The host builds a wide-range of things but has lots of home-specific videos in his archive. Obviously, PBS This Old House is a classic that you can turn to.

The most frustrating thing for me, whether its fixing my home or any other skill, is Im bad at most things the first time I do them.

Clark says Im not alone. He learned the hard way on his first house, too. To get it right, you just have to keep doing it, he said.

And nothing is perfect. Youll notice that most walls arent square, straight, or flat. And wherever you see molding, like around windows and doors or on the floor, it covers up gaps you dont want to see.

An important step Clark recommends that I shouldnt have skipped: Do your research first.

After painting but before writing this, I took an online paint seminar from Home Depot. While the hosts had too many bad jokes, they also pointed out several things I wish I had done.

Same goes for unclogging my sink. I tried snaking it and throwing every chemical or homemade concoction I could think of down the drain. I learned from Brock and Clark later that some of those chemicals could eat away my drainpipe.

People can almost always redo something that didnt turn out well. Clark, who worked in construction himself, said the pros make mistakes too. And they also look things up online from time-to-time.

It can seem daunting, but youll get better at doing-it-yourself overtime. And youll save in the process.

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Looking to save on home repairs? Your labor is free; 2 Cleveland-area nonprofits offer great resources to hel - cleveland.com

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BERLIN The maps on TV weather reports were a glowing swathe of red. As the summer heatwave took hold in Germany, the country experienced record temperatures, with the mercury rising to over 35 C in many places.

Every year, this time sees a fall in unemployment rates and a rise in heat-related deaths. But why do we take it for granted that the fierce heat outside must be reflected indoors?

In winter we have no problem with turning the heating on to keep our homes warm. In summer, there is also a simple technological solution air conditioning. It costs relatively little, can be easily installed and creates a comfortable indoor temperature at the click of a button. It comes as standard in cars, but is rare in offices and homes in Germany. Only 3% of all homes in the country have air conditioning, whereas in the U.S. it is around 90%.

Instead, Germans sweat and complain, congregating around fans to swap tips about wearing wet T-shirts and debate the merits of ice water. It would cost no more than a few thousand euros to put an end to all this suffering: even multi-split air conditioners that control the climate of multiple rooms cost far less than many electric bikes.

But calls for air conditioning are met with suspicion and judgment. What about the environment? Air conditioners use too much energy they cause global warming. No thanks. Much better to suffer for a couple of months every year for the sake of the planet.

Unfortunately, this argument makes no sense. Perhaps it did 20 or 30 years ago before solar and wind energy really took off. But now that we have high-tech solar panels available for relatively low prices, it is redundant.

Solar power lends itself perfectly to powering air conditioners because when the sun is beating down and causing heatwaves, its also providing plenty of energy. Even a small roof can provide enough energy to cool an entire house.

So we could easily install air conditioning in our homes without worrying about our carbon footprint. Even in the U.S., where restaurants and hotels maintain Arctic temperatures in summer, air conditioners only account for 6% of energy use.

There is an unpleasant preachiness to the entire debate. In some places, air conditioning is banned and energy companies share tips for how to survive summer without it.

At the University of Zrich, for example, laboratories that carry out experiments on animals are allowed to have air conditioning, while students, administrative staff and professors are forced to stew in their own sweat because the local authorities refuse to allow air conditioning to be installed in those buildings.

This is despite the fact that cognitive functions have been shown to decline significantly once the temperature reaches 25 C. With mental rather than physical work increasingly becoming the norm in developed countries, this irrational hatred of air conditioning is counterproductive.

In the U.S., the Sun Belts economic boom was only made possible by the widespread adoption of air conditioning. In southern Europe, many homes and almost all offices have air conditioning installed.

This self-imposed suffering in many northern European countries is nothing more than self-righteous posturing. Yes, we are uncomfortable, often for weeks at a time, and older people are dying of heat stroke, but were doing our bit for the environment. We couldnt possibly take the easy way out.

As if individual suffering was necessary to spur us on to do something about climate change. In his wonderful essay The Unbearable Ugliness of Volvos, American literary theorist Stanley Fish describes a kind of automatic self-denial, whereby people consider themselves superior to others if they deny themselves the thing they truly desire.

So, just as many people buy a Volvo when they really want a Porsche, this hatred of air conditioning is above all an intellectual form of self-hatred, a kind of anti-materialism, where people define themselves by their own suffering and champion their cause with an almost religious fervor. Their motto? Even if it doesnt help the environment, I suffer, therefore I am (morally superior).

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On June 25, 24-year-old UPS driver Esteban Chavez Jr. collapsed in the back of his truck while working, and died. Temperatures in the Los Angeles area that day were in the high 90s.

Hundreds of other UPS workers around the country suffer from heatstroke every summer, as UPS refuses to install air conditioning in its trucks or warehouses.

In our own Teamsters Local 804 in New York City, a supervisor even told a driver who was suffering heatstroke while working not to call an ambulance, and tried to keep him from filing a workers comp claim. Later that day the driver was hospitalized for heatstroke.

And, though we have a contractual right to have at least fans in our trucks, in New York City UPS refused to install fans for months.

At the same time, the company began installing something else: driver-facing surveillance cameras with audio and video capabilities, to ratchet up the already intense monitoring we are subjected to and ensure they can squeeze the most out of our workday.

So as the summer heat wave crested, drivers fell ill, and public concern rose for people working in the heat, we decided to organize for collective action.

The demand for fans and A/C instead of surveillance cameras is not only a big deal with our co-workers, but has also attracted sympathy from the general public. So we decided to take a two-pronged approach to push the issueorganizing both in our workplace and in the public eye.

The idea for the Safety Not Surveillance rallies came from the rank and file. Many members were talking about how outraged they were at the new camerasinstalled in the middle of a heat wave, no less.

Some of us stewards came up with a plan to fight back and proposed it to our local president, Vinnie Perrone, in early July. He agreed.

Perrones statement announcing rallies for July 28, published as an image on Facebook and Twitter and shared in WhatsApp chats, caught a decent amount of traction. Local leaders from around the country re-shared it, expressed support, and committed to taking similar action.

We called through lists of our co-workers to talk about the issue and encourage them to attend the rally, emphasizing the importance of collective action.

After phone-banking, we designed a flyer that included dates for both the Safety Not Surveillance rallies and our 2023 Contract Campaign Kick-Off rally. We wanted to emphasize that these were related, because we knew our more ambitious safety demands would likely only be met in our contract fight next year.

While flyering, we also circulated fan request lists and encouraged members to exercise their right to have a fan installed.

In the past, individuals had requested fans on their own. We decided to collectivize the request so people would feel that the issue was a general one, and to build pressure against the company.

Signing members up on the list also gave us an opportunity to discuss our upcoming contract fight, where we can negotiate over cameras and safety rules.

Our efforts paid off, and we got solid turnout. Hundreds of members showed up at simultaneous rallies at two of the biggest hubs on the day of action. News outlets picked up the story of the eventsand the coverage gained momentum after a photo of a denied fan request went viral on social media.

In a viral tweet we asked the public to call the UPS 1-800 complaint number about the issue. Pretty soon dozens of reporters were reaching out to us. Fox5, CBS, Telemundo, CNBC, Business Insider, Vice, The Guardian, QZ, Jacobin, Fox26, and several other outlets ran stories.

All this media interest encouraged members to speak out, and built their confidence that the public was supporting our fight.

In the midst of the coverage of Safety Not Surveillance, the UPS-Teamsters 2023 Contract Campaign Kick-Off rallies happened all over the country the first week of August.

The agitation and momentum we had generated through Safety Not Surveillance brought hundreds more members out to our campaign kick-off events, along with some reporters who had initially reached out because of our safety campaign.

UPS has now installed fans in some trucks and apologized publicly for failing to install them before.

The campaign gave the public a glimpse of the intransigence of UPS and whats at stake in our potential strike next year. Were going to need their support.

One lesson we take is that even private sector workers can attract community support and make our bargaining relevant to the common good of workers across the economy when we publicize workplace issues that are outrageous yet also relatable to many.

Elliot Lewis and Matt Leichenger are shop stewards in Teamsters Local 804.

UPS: The Countdown Begins

One year out from contract expiration, UPS Teamsters at hundreds of locations kicked off their contract campaign with parking lot rallies.

Teamsters President Sean OBrien pledged to win a contract that will reset the standards for wages and benefits in this industry by August 1, 2023.

We wont extend negotiations by a single day, he said. Well either have a signed agreement that day or be hitting the pavement.

The actions also marked the 25th anniversary of the last national UPS strike, in 1997, when Teamsters declared Part-Time America Wont Work and won 10,000 new full-time jobs.

This year, delivery drivers want to put a stop to excessive overtime and subcontracting, end the two-tier wage for delivery drivers, and remove new driver-facing cameras.

Inside workers who sort, load, and unload packages want higher pay for part-timersand once again, more full-time jobs. The average UPS worker gets paid 600 times less than CEO Carol Tom.

Both groups want to rein in persistent harassment by management.

UPS Teamsters delivered an unprecedented volume of packages during the pandemic. Theyre still working 10- to 12-hour shifts under punishing conditions, like extreme heat. Meanwhile over the past two years UPS has raked in $11.2 billion in net profits.

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