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CFL bulbs have been around for more than half a century, but they have become especially popular over the last two decades. Though you have probably seen the spiral-shaped CFL bulb in homes and businesses, you may not know much...

If you’ve ever gone shopping for light bulbs, you’ve likely come across a wide range of letters and numbers. While these may seem confusing at first, it is actually surprisingly easy to read bulb shapes and sizes. The letter indicates...

Bulb wattage is something that most consumers are aware of, even if they do not understand exactly what different wattages mean. In most cases, the higher the number, the brighter or stronger the light. However, the science behind bulb wattage...

HID bulbs are one of the lesser-known bulb types, particularly among everyday consumers. You have probably heard of incandescent and LED bulbs (just to name a few of the most popular options), but HID bulbs are a little less common...

If you have spent any time shopping for different kinds of light bulbs for your home or workspace, you have likely come across the halogen bulb. Though not as common as traditional incandescent or LED bulbs, halogen bulbs are still...

Yellow light bulbs are some of the most common and popular bulbs for both homes and businesses. However, the exact shade of yellow varies widely from one bulb to the next. In fact, most light bulbs that you can pick...

When you think about the word “temperature,” you probably think about hot versus cold. This is only normal, as this is the most common usage of the term. However, when applied to light bulbs, the word “temperature” can actually have...

Historically, the color red has served as a symbol of prosperity, vitality, courage, and love. Nowadays, you can see the color red everywhere you go on Valentine’s Day because so many people associate the color with romance. However, red is...

So you bought your first chandelier and it has been installed. Now what? Now you have to get the right kind of chandelier bulbs! Though many people assume that they can use standard lamp bulbs in their chandeliers, this is...