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.
Where to Place Recessed Lighting Fixtures. 1  Avoid recessed lighting fixtures placed too close together or in rows down the center of the room. This type of installation can have the look of an airport runway. 2  Match the size of your recessed lighting fixtures to how close together they can be installed. The common rule is that 4-inch fixtures should generally be placed at least 4 feet apart and 6-inch fixtures about 6 feet apart. Center recessed lighting fixtures in front of the objects you wish to light - a painting, bookshelf, or drapery panels, for example - and about 12 to 18 inches in front of that object. Recessed lights used for reading or task lighting should be carefully placed overhead so your head and shoulders will not block needed light.