These $9 lights made my closets so much brighter

Growing up, I assumed dark closets were just part of owning an older house. Turns out they’re part of owning just about any house — mine has six small closets without a light. For years I’d prop the door open and hope enough light spilled in from the hallway. Then I picked up a couple of packs of these rechargeable motion-sensor lights, installed them across all six, and wondered why I’d waited so long. They’re not a smart home solution — and honestly, that’s a big part of why they work so well.