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Yes, you should have an outlet box if you plan on installing an outdoor fixture. You can install an additional outlet box at the same time you complete your fixture installation, though. Not only does this outlet work with outdoor light fixtures, but it comes in handy for other outdoor fixtures, like holiday lights.

The installation cost for a light fixture varies depending on its type. While most installations require a professional, the complexity and price can differ. Here are some common light fixture types and their typical installation costs:

• Ceiling-mounted fixtures: $90–$230

• Chandeliers: $300–$2,000

• Fluorescent lights: $85–$220

• Light bars: $330–$440

• Pendant lights: $95–$250

• Recessed lights: $125–$230

• Track lighting: $100–$250

• Wall-mounted lights: $90–$250

Track lighting features multiple light fixtures attached to a linear track, allowing adjustable positioning and easy addition or removal of lights. It offers flexibility and is ideal for highlighting specific areas or objects. Rail lighting, a subtype of track lighting, utilizes a curved or flexible rail instead of a straight track. This design allows for more versatile light placement. 

For a 10-by-10-foot room, you’ll usually need between four and six recessed lights. However, this is a general figure because each space is different. In addition to your room’s square footage, it’s also important to consider other factors, like the purpose of the recessed lights. If they’ll serve as ambient lighting, you’ll need more lights than you would if you were using them for accent lighting.