Tag Archives: light bulbs

Non-Frugal Light Bulbs May Soon Be Illegal

For anyone concerned with lighting their home, fluorescent light-bulbs are the way to go. Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFL) use about 25 percent of the energy that traditional, incandescent light bulbs use. They also generate much less heat than a conventional light bulb, as much as 70 percent less heat. The CFL bulbs are known for their spiral shape. If you live in California, you may be forced to give up your traditional light bulbs and made to use the CFL bulbs exclusively. Currently on the agenda for a California law maker is a law, that if passed, would ban … Continue reading →

On Lighting for the Home

My daughter asked what I was working on and I replied, “I’m going to write about lighting.” “Well, duh,” she said, “we need light so we can see.” I had to laugh. It’s true that lighting is an element that provides a basic function in every home, creating enough light to see, but there is a little more to it. Lighting can also be used to set a mood or to make a room feel cozier. Bright light can make a space appear larger and give it an airy feel. There is also task lighting, like the light that sits … Continue reading →

This is a Stick Up!

The title does not refer to being robbed, nor does it refer to Stick Ups brand air fresheners. It is in reference to Stick Up Bulbs, a great new product that allows you to put an additional light almost anywhere, without hiring an electrician or adding wiring. Stick Up Bulbs are powered by four AA batteries. The bulb is shatterproof and gives off more light than a typical incandescent bulb. All you have to do is stick the base to a surface with the adhesive that is provided, place the bulb in the base, and turn it on. It’s ready … Continue reading →