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.
4. Place a second block between the joists on the other side of the light, again placing it perpendicular to the joists and 3 inches away from the light. Nail it to the joists.Install blocking on both sides of the rest of the lights, using the same process you used on the first light.. 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.