For a very, very long time light bulbs sucked on purpose. Not only were they absolute gluttons of energy consumption, they were designed to not last too long to keep consumers buying more of them.

Why fewer lights can actually make your home look better and lower energy bills - Interior lighting experts explain why ...

Not open for further replies. The Cree/EcoSmart bulbs cost $49.95, last for 35,000 hours and emit about the same amount of light as a 65-watt incandescent downlight. It will screw into standard ...

Once upon a time, buying a lightbulb meant choosing an incandescent one of between 25 and 100 watts, depending on how bright you wanted the light to be and the fixture you were putting it in. You ...

According to the US Department of Energy, LED light bulbs (incorporating light emitting diodes) use at least 75% less energy than the traditional incandescent type and last up to 25 times as long. If ...

As a kid, I was inspired by the decorative lighting in my grandparents' finished basement. They had festooned the place with multicolored C9 string lights (aka old-school Christmas lights) from wall ...

From the convenience of turning on the lights with a simple voice command to setting up an automated lighting schedule, it's easy to see why smart bulbs have become so popular in recent years. Smart ...

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LED bulbs have revolutionised home lighting by combining energy efficiency, longevity, and style. In today’s eco-conscious world, switching to LED bulbs is a wise decision for homeowners aiming to ...