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    Jun 5, 2009, 01:05 PM
    Can u install recessed lighting to a ceiling without attic space
    I just bought a two story home, and the only lighting is from lamps. Unfortunately there is no attic space and I am curious if I can install recessed lighting w/o any space to run wire. Is it possible to do.
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    Jun 5, 2009, 01:07 PM

    Are you talking about on your 1st floor or 2nd floor? How deep is the cavity between the bottom of the joist and the top, 2x10?
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    Jun 5, 2009, 01:09 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by troyh View Post
    is it possible to do.
    ANYTHING is possible. Well, almost.

    It all depends on how much $$$ you have to spend and/or how much damage you want to repair.
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