Cellar lighting

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Have been arm-wrestlin' this subject for a few months, trying to come up with a solution that fits the old storm cellar (that is now refrigerated). Problem is the concrete walls have been covered with blue foamcore insulation (did that a couple of years ago), so that there's nothing for any light fixtures to be mounted to. Had planned to use directional spots from each corner, but the foamcore argued against that. So, a few days ago, decided to install firring strips around the ceiling-wall junctures. Used 1" X 4" pine, and simply wedged them into the ceiling junctures, ensured a snug fit, then today used "cable staples" to secure rope-lights all around. Had purchased about 25 feet of the rope-lights from Home Depot (actually available in various lengths), and that works great - provides just enough illumination of the entire cellar without generating a lot of heat. Think I paid about $15 for the coil of rope-light. Simply plug it into an outlet and we're in business. If any other do-your-selfers have a cellar lighting problem, suggest you consider rope-lights; I'm happy with the way it turned out.<P>Tiredoftotingaflashlighttothecellar