If you're not enamored with that exposed basement ceiling, you might want to consider an inventive DIY to transform the space ...

Drop ceiling lights are common in offices and schools, but if you want to install some in your home you certainly can. Here's how to safely do it yourself.

From the ceiling down, I used lag screws that go into the ceiling, a basic connecting clip called a “ snap hook.” Then there was an adjustable steel hook/eye turnbuckle.