RYOBI ONE+ 18V 1/2" Drill/Driver Kit (PCL206K1)
Kit includes battery and charger. Plenty for pilot holes and screws.
Affiliate link placeholder · Home Depot prices as of 2026-10-14 · Amazon prices shown at checkoutJob guides / Kitchen / Electrical / Install Under-Cabinet Lighting
The Job Guide
Under-cabinet lighting, no electrician needed.
The short answerThe easiest way to add under-cabinet lighting is a plug-in LED bar. Lay the lights out on the counter to check that the cords reach an outlet, then mount each bar toward the front of the cabinet underside with the included screws or adhesive, and link the bars with connector cords. Clip the cords out of sight and plug in. A typical kitchen takes 1–2 hours. Hardwired lights need an electrician.
Task lighting changes how a kitchen works at night. Plug-in LED bars give a built-in look with no wiring. Here's what to buy and how to hide the cords.
DifficultyEasy
Time1–2 hrsplug-in kits
DIY cost$30–$110 + drillestimate
Hiring a proVaries by areaestimate
DIY range is the Home Depot price of the parts below as of Oct 14, 2026 (one to three light bars; the drill kit is $89 if you need one). We didn't find a reliable published pro rate, so none is shown.
6 stepsEvery pick rated about 4.5★ or higher, from hundreds to thousands of reviews.
Photo: Tile Merchant Ireland on Unsplash
