Want New Studio Lights, Need Suggestions!

[kitt2121]

Hi,
I have posted lots here, complaining about my studio lights and how I can not get anything to produce a nice picture.
So I am now to the point of purchasing lights, good lights, not a crappy cheap package bought off ebay. The lights I have don't have a dial for different settings or even a brand name on them. I think I got screwed.
Anyhoo,
I have a Canon Digital Rebel. A large basement, with not much flourescent lighting.
The ceilings are about 8 feet high with rafters.

I am a beginner. Should I have continuous lighting or flash/strobes? I have heard people talking about too much voltage for digital, what is the solution to this.
I need affordable, affordable is the key word here. I've heard lots about aliens bees, is there any where that I can purchase used equipment??
I am at the point to give up studio and just do outside photos in the summer.
I have posted a pic of my most recent troubles with my current lights. UGH, it's gross.

SUGGESTIONS, welcome.