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 ...

Many people think saving electricity requires a huge investment, but the opposite is true. Simple behavioural changes and low-cost fixes can make a significant difference in your monthly bill.

LEDs changed how homes stay bright, but raised new questions. Efficiency, cost, and performance all play into a choice most ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

LED or filament, three-way bulbs have a special base. While a normal Edison-base bulb has the threaded part as the neutral and a center contact for the live wire, a three-way bulb has an extra hot ...

Whether one of your lights went out and you only have an LED bulb on hand to replace it with, or you've decided to completely replace all of your incandescent and fluorescent lights with LED bulbs, ...

Along with being brighter, LED bulbs tend to use less power and have a much longer average lifespan compared to conventional halogen bulbs. Now that LED lighting technology has gotten significantly ...

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 ...