If you are just starting out and looking to get some decent lighting for your home photography studio you should most definitely be checking out Ebay for some inexpensive light setups. While you can certainly travel to home depot and go the do it yourself route, there is something to be said for buying specific lighting that is designed for photographers.

If you've got a home studio and are looking for a lighting setup, my advice would be to start with either a one light setup or a three light kit. The one light setup is easy and simple to use, and won't take up valuable shoot space. The three light set up is a bit more professional, but takes up more room and has wires etc. Look for light setups that have manual power settings on them, as this will enable you to get a larger range of dynamic light from one source. I've listed a few auctions below that I found quickly scanning through Ebay.

19.5" Photo Tent Studio Tripod Light Photography Box    US $24.99

19.5" Photo Tent Studio Tripod Light Photography Box    US $24.99

19.5" Photo Tent Studio Tripod Light Photography Box    US $24.99

19.5" Photo Tent Studio Tripod Light Photography Box    US $24.99

19.5" Photo Tent Studio Tripod Light Photography Box    US $24.99

Photography Video Studio Portrait Softbox Lighting Kit    US $189.99

Large Photo Video Reflector Panel Arm Grip Stand Set    US $95.00

10x16 FT Photography Muslin Background Backdrop B16    US $28.90

10 x 20ft Photo Muslin backdrop Background Muslin A20    US $32.50

Muslin Back Drop Photography Photo Portrait Kit TK09    US $130.00