One of the main reasons LED lights are better than regular light bulbs is that they simply consume very little electricity. Running an LED light in your ceiling can cost about $1 per year.

When locating the second light fixture on the ceiling, keep in mind that most floor/ceiling joists are on 16-inch centers. Using a keyhole saw, cut the holes for the recessed light fixtures.

Ceiling fans range in price from about $100 to several hundred dollars and take a little more than an hour to install. Most of this time is spent assembling the fan after taking it out of the box.

Attach the mounting plate to the ceiling box, making sure that you don’t pinch any wiring. The track, in turn, ... Project: Install track lighting. Cost: $30-$200. Time: 1-2 hours.