Following some ideas I saw online, I want to put in some under-cabinet lighting in my kitchen. I have cabinets over the sink, and it seems like a good idea to put some work lighting there to help with food preparation and cleanup. Is there an inexpensive way to handle it?
Andrew S. ~ Baltimore, Maryland
The cheapest way to add an under cabinet light at your sink is to add the plug in type with an integrated switch. Be sure to plug it into a GFCI receptacle since it is in a wet location. You can route the cord through the cabinet to hide it. The other option is to add a hard wired light but that will require cutting into the walls and tying into the existing wiring. This method will give you the option off adding a switch in the wall but will require a certain amount of electrical experience. The hard wire method may require some sheetrock patching and paint touch up and will take more time to install.
