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How to plan for adequate lighting in a kitchen.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jan 1971 (v.49#1) pg. G10 (82+)

Photo shows how to add privacy by building a frame of 1x4s around a window and adding louvered doors. Est. cost: $24.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1972 (v.50#7) pg. 76

Photo shows how to make adjustable louvers for a window from 1x8s or 1x10s. Est. cost: $20.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1972 (v.50#7) pg. 78

A look at kitchen illumination needs and suggestions on areas where it may need improving.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Oct 1978 (v.56#10) pg. 120

I-beam light for over a kitchen peninsula includes a shelf around the edge for stemware. Estimated cost: $39.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1980 (v.58#7) pg. 98

Installing low-voltage pot lights in a kitchen ceiling is illustrated in photos.
CANADIAN HOME WORKSHOP Feb 2001 (v.24#4) pg. 58

Electrical wiring. Part 6. Kitchen wiring.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Nov 1983 (v.7#2) pg. 53

Breaking the twilight barrier. Lighting ideas for a kitchen. Includes instructions for building a light valance for a 24"x48" fluorescent ceiling fixture.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Jan 1987 (v.10#4) pg. 30

Rewiring your kitchen. Update your present electrical service to accommodate the power needs of your kitchen.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Jul 1987 (v.10#10) pg. 23

Choosing lights for your kitchen. Looks at general lighting, task lighting, and accent lighting.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #304 Jan 1990 (v.40#1) pg. 58

Bright undercabinet lighting. How to install halogen lighting to illuminate kitchen countertops.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #375 Feb 1997 (v.47#2) pg. 46

Undercabinet kitchen lighting. How to choose between standard fluorescent and halogen lights.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #375 Feb 1997 (v.47#2) pg. 86

Inexpensive task lighting for a kitchen is made from lamp wire, a socket and a 6" diameter plastic funnel.
HANDMADE #19 May-Aug 1985 pg. 96

Improve your kitchen lighting. Installing overhead fluorescent lights, undercabinet fixture, and recessed fixture. How to fish wires to new locations.
HOME MECHANIX #716 Dec 1987 (v.83) pg. 40

The light touch for kitchens. How to create the perfect balance between natural and artificial light when remodeling a kitchen.
HOME MECHANIX #754 Apr 1991 (v.87) pg. 36

How to rewire a kitchen for such appliances as dishwasher, range, disposer, compactor, lighting, etc.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Jan-Feb 1981 (v.6#1) pg. 66

Tip: Three-way switch allows the same circuit to be shared by a dishwasher and a garbage disposer.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Sep-Oct 1981 (v.6#5) pg. 14

A look at simple lights that can brighten your kitchen. Includes lights over countertops, sink and range.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1973 (v.139#4) pg. 160

How to install under-cabinet fluorescent lights.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1994 (v.171#4) pg. 88

Tip: Row of frosted globes in a ceiling trough of wood provides shadowless light for a kitchen and adjacent dining area.
SUNSET Apr 1979 (v.162#4) pg. 146

Remodeled kitchen features an overhead pot hanger and light fixture made from standard copper pipe fittings.
SUNSET Oct 1981 (v.167#4) pg. 166

A dozen ways to light a kitchen.
WOMAN'S DAY Oct 14 1980 (v.44#1) pg. 114

How to install under-cabinet lights in a kitchen. Looks at wiring, fluorescent fixtures, low-voltage fixtures, etc.
WORKBENCH Feb-Mar 1994 (v.50#1) pg. 42

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