Do you remember making the switch from incandescent bulbs to CFLs? Today, switching to LEDs offers even more benefits in ...

The Biden administration is unveiling a new proposed rule that, if enacted, would effectively phase out compact fluorescent light bulbs and move the U.S. light bulb markets decisively to more ...

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In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at what's behind a new ban on compact fluorescent light bulbs, and ...

Minnesota will ban fluorescent bulb sales in 2026, ending retail availability and pushing homes and businesses toward LED lighting.

String dipped in glue and wrapped around either a balloon or a cylinder or cone of paper make these unique pendant lamps. We use compact fluorescent bulbs in the lights because they waste less energy ...

While the crux of those old "changing a lightbulb" jokes is based on the simplicity of the task, shopping for light bulbs can be anything but simple. With such a surprising range of options, there are ...

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Be sure to use compact fluorescent bulbs with these shades. They burn much cooler than incandescent light bulbs, minimizing fire hazards with any shade made of paper. Although the loose ends of the ...