To get started with some basement lighting ideas, you first need to plan out your different layers of light. Use multiple sources of light to make a dark and windowless basement more inviting. In this ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The Takeaway: These new style recessed LEDs from Torchstar are so thin they’re barely ...

Basements have a rep as dark, dreary, damp dens—and for good reason. They’re the least lit spaces in the home. But even if your lowest level has few or no windows, you can still create a room with a ...

The first thing to consider is what type of basement you have. If it’s a rough, unfinished basement that functions primarily as a storage or workshop space, then you’ll probably want a light that ...

Juan has been a home inspector for 10 years and runs a successful home inspection company in Richmond, VA. He loves inspecting homes, but his real passion is educating home owners and newer inspectors ...

A single fixture in the middle of the ceiling won’t cut it in a basement. Because there isn’t a lot of natural light, a single light fixture makes corners dark and leaves the edges of the room in ...

Q: What lighting system should I install in the basement rec room I’m building? It’s an open-concept space measuring 18 by 36 feet. Are LEDs bright enough? Recessed fixtures? Track fixtures? A: LED ...

Is a basement remodel worth it? Depending on your time and willingness to roll up your sleeves, investing in a basement upgrade can be a highly rewarding project. Not only can it boost your home’s ...

Remodeling an existing space costs one-half to one-third as much as an addition—so it’s no wonder many of us look down the stairs when we need more square footage. The basement in Karen and Tim Lohnes ...