Had similar flickering issues at first—turned out the connectors weren't fully sealed against moisture. Ended up using silicone sealant on all the joints, plus a humidity sensor to monitor things. Been solid since...and no more accidental haunted house vibes, thankfully.
Had the same flickering issue when I redid the lighting in my old cellar. Moisture was definitely the culprit, but sealing connectors only got me halfway there. Ended up adding a small dehumidifier tucked away in a corner—made a big difference. Also noticed that certain bulbs seemed more sensitive to humidity than others... LEDs held up way better than incandescents for me. Curious if anyone else found bulb type mattered? Anyway, glad you got rid of the haunted house vibe—I know exactly what you mean, lol.
Yeah, LEDs definitely handle moisture better—I swapped out incandescents in a damp basement apartment a while back, and the flickering pretty much vanished. Good call on the dehumidifier too, makes a huge difference in comfort and longevity of your setup. Glad you're finally ghost-free, haha.
Good points on the moisture control—makes a huge difference. A fantasy-inspired basement hangout sounds pretty epic, honestly. I did something similar in a rental property once: LED strip lights hidden behind faux wooden beams gave it a cozy tavern vibe. Curious if you're planning to add any thematic wall textures or murals... stonework, maybe some ivy accents? Could really amp up that immersive feel.
The LED strips behind faux beams sound like a great touch—bet that really set the mood. Are you thinking of going full-on medieval tavern, or leaning more toward a magical forest vibe? Stonework textures could be awesome, but have you considered something like textured wallpaper for easier installation? I did a faux brick wall once, and it turned out surprisingly realistic. Ivy accents would definitely add some charm too... maybe even some hanging lanterns to complete the look? Sounds like you're onto something pretty special here.
