Single-family new house construction building permits: 1  1997: 19 buildings, average cost: $85,400. 2  1998: 12 buildings, average cost: $80,500. 3  1999: 10 buildings, average cost: $109,500. 4  2000: 12 buildings, average cost: $110,800. 5  2001: 15 buildings, average cost: $136,000. 6  2002: 7 buildings, average cost: $117,700.
Lighting Strategy. Lighting a living room with a pleasing glow is achieved by placing the recessed lights approximately 2 feet away from the wall for an average 8 foot ceiling. As a result, the light illuminates the ceiling and wall area for a calm mood.
If you have recessed lights installed in the ceiling, you need to keep the insulation away from the heat generated by the lights because it is a fire hazard. Installing wooden blocks around the lights prevents the insulation from coming into contact with the fixtures.. Place the first block in between the joists, 3 inches away from the first light. Position the block so that it's perpendicular to the joists. Nail the block to the joists with 3-inch nails.