Getting proper lighting in your basement can be very difficult. In most homes, it is a dark place, and artificial light can’t usually make it bright enough to feel right. If you would like some natural light, you might be able to incorporate window wells in your design.
A window well is a hole that is dug down by your foundation to allow natural light through windows in your basement. It can make a dark basement much nicer.
It is very important that this is done properly, however, since you can create many issues with window wells that aren’t done just right.
For example, water intrusion is a major concern, so you should make sure that everything is sealed up tight. The well itself also needs to be kept clean, since debris such as leaves and branches can build up inside of the well making it a perfect nesting spot for pests.
