You can only imagine my surprise to discover that it’s well-nigh impossible to obtain the R20 XL bulbs that I need for my outside floods. What is a poor boy to do? We purchased our current house about ...

There's no need to toss burnt-out bulbs in the garbage. Instead, consider repurposing them into a unique home accessory. From decorative hanging vases to sweet snow globes, there are plenty of options ...

The ubiquitous but highly inefficient 60-watt light bulb is in dire need of a makeover. And it could be worth millions in government prize money — and more in government contracts — to the first ...

Create planters, vases, and terrariums to add a touch of nature to your home. Display your creativity by making and decorating holiday ornaments or salt and pepper shakers. Transform light bulbs into ...

[Uri Shaked]’s lamentation over the breaking of his smart bulb was brief as it was inspiring — now he had a perfectly valid excuse to hack it into a magic light bulb. The first step was disassembling ...

Customized home lighting used to mean a dimmer switch. Today, smart light bulbs let you control colors, sync to music, fade at bedtime or even choose white light to suit your mood—from warm amber ...

Often the lightbulb is used a cartoonist's symbol for a bright idea. Right now the U.S. government is hoping for a bright idea on lightbulbs. The Department of Energy (DOE) is running a contest, and ...

The food pantry at Kansas City’s Metro Lutheran Ministry is offering food and a little light. The pantry offers clients, who visit once a month, enough food to feed themselves and their families. It ...

Electric light bulbs had been around for decades by the 1870s. Most demonstration systems used arc lamps, which seemed far too bright and burned much too hot for indoor household use. In 1878, Thomas ...