While efficiency regulations banned new 100-watt incandescent bulbs in 2012, LED manufacturer Cree says the future is bright for fans of high-wattage lights. On Wednesday, the North Carolina-based ...

The numbers you see on the box don't always work out in real life. LED bulbs do last longer, but those claims about five to 10 years are estimates based on internal testing -- and companies are always ...

It’s now official — LED bulbs are in and incandescents are out. As of Aug. 1, a ban on making and selling most standard incandescent bulbs went into place. This means consumers will have to choose LED ...

A new crop of LED light bulbs wants to combine modern technology with old-school looks. Here's what to look for as you pick one out. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a ...

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LED bulbs are a far more cost-efficient, environmentally-friendly option than traditional incandescent bulbs. With a life expectancy of 20 years or more (25x longer than incandescent), the energy ...

If you're wondering how to choose the best under-cabinet lighting for your kitchen, you have quite a few options. However, some represent older technologies that you might prefer to avoid. Puck lights ...

Indoor gardening enthusiasts, rejoice! Getting enough light for indoor plants used to be difficult and expensive, but now, thanks to the recent burst in LED technology, many of those old challenges ...

Early adopters of LED lighting will remember 50,000 hour or even 100,000 hour lifetime ratings printed on the box. But during a recent trip to the hardware store the longest advertised lifetime I ...

If your car came from the factory with halogen or HID bulbs, you’re going to need to replace them or upgrade them down the line. Both of these bulb types lose light output over time; thus, even if ...

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