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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q: Our basement is dark and underutilized. How can we brighten it up so we’re more inclined to use the space? A: Even on sunny days, your basement may not be getting enough natural light. Sometimes ...

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. A: LED bulbs are definitely ...

Dear Jamie: For task lighting over a computer work area, recessed LED lighting is an excellent choice. Having the light focused down from overhead is ideal for a computer station in a multiuse area, ...