I'm trying to plan out a basement finishing project and trying to decide between a drop ceiling vs sheet rocking and potential issues with installing recessed can lighting. In reading up on the lighting, I would want to space the can lights out as evening as possible. But then it seem if I used a drop ceiling, I very well will not be able to have those lights centered within each ceiling panel. I'm learning towards sheetrocking for a better look. But I would still prefer to have ceiling access if later running any Cat5, Coax cable or other things across the room. And the added benefit of getting at any plumbing, hvac, and other lines if ever needed. I do still have some piping to relocate as well if I use sheetrock. Currently, I purchased new construction 5" cans to nail in between the joists. But it seems once I do that, I would likely not have those lights being centered in a drop panel tile. So if you do use a drop ceiling. Should you install the tracking first, and then work to position your lights to ensure they are centered in each panel and use old construction type housing that can sit onto of the tile?

Hello, I recently purchased a home and just noticed this markings on the wall and I have become a little scared it is something serious. Are markings like this normal? This interior wall is on the main level of a 2 story home (plus a basement). It sits below the master bathroom, hence my worry. The marking are not wet to the touch but do feel slightly cooler to the touch. [ATTACH]81572[/ATTACH]