Give a kid some crayons and ask her to draw a light bulb, and the chances are good that she’ll color it yellow. Not everyone’s a fan of that low, yellowy color temperature, though — some people like ...

Smart bulbs help make your home more inviting and energy-efficient, but you might be wondering how long they last. Here's ...

LED lightbulbs have slashed the amount of energy we use to light our homes. New data illustrate just how much. Still have doubts about whether LED lightbulbs are actually worth it? Consider this. In ...

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 ...

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NBC Selected independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more. Harry Rabinowitz Tech Reporter Smart lights can ...

The light bulb that has brightened the fire-department garage in Livermore, California, for the past hundred and fifteen years will not burn out. Instead, it will “expire.” When it does, it certainly ...

Bulbs can be the ‘easiest of all plants’ — if you choose well and treat them right. (Hint: Start with chicken wire.) By Margaret Roach When she’s packing an order for a customer who has bought a lot ...

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LED bulbs are the way to go for a “smarter” smart home. While some bulbs and bulb kits may be a bit of an investment upfront, the cash you’ll save in the long run, combined with many of the great ...

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WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is scrapping old-fashioned incandescent light bulbs, speeding an ongoing trend toward more efficient lighting that officials say will save households, schools and ...