Since the wiring in a ceiling fixture is usually 14-gauge, you can fix it with insulation stripped from a 12-gauge wire. Pick up a short length of 12-2 nonmetallic cable and a package of heat ...

IC stands for insulation compatible, which means that insulation can be installed directly in contact with the light fixture. This fixture has a temperature cut-off switch in case it gets too hot.

A: We love recessed lighting and have put a lot of it in over the years. When installed properly, it does its job, it looks good and, at $10 or so a fixture, it's cheap.

These can touch the insulation without the fixture overheating. When installing non-insulation contact fixtures, the insulation has to be kept away from the canister.

You could move the insulation in the attic away from each light fixture. However, if these lights are in a first-floor ceiling and you have a two-story home, getting to the insulation isn't practical.