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.

LED bulbs offer some big promises, like energy savings and lights that will last for years of use without burning out like old incandescents. With a recent CNET survey finding that 70% of US adults ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Discover the difference between a smart bulb and an LED bulb. Learn which lighting option suits your home for better efficiency and convenience Lighting plays a crucial role in enhancing the ambience ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Megan Wollerton Our pick for simple control, the RCA Smart Wi-Fi A19 LED Bulb, ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Thom Dunn Thom Dunn is a writer focusing on home heating and cooling. He once ...

LED lightbulbs are more energy-efficient than standard bulbs, but that doesn't mean they work perfectly all of the time. Here ...

Forget what you remember about your parents’ outdoor lights. The days of heavy, overbearing, even noisy outdoor lighting are over. LED exterior lighting is all the rage. Becoming popular starting ...

The most recent data from the 2015 Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS) shows that today’s home is in a state of energy transformation. Energy-saving light bulbs have grown sharply in ...