Buying a light bulb can be complicated. If you don't take the time to figure out what type of bulb you need, it may not match the color of the other bulbs in the room or even work in your fixture.

Dear Eartha, I heard a rumor that certain types of lightbulbs are going to be banned soon. What gives? You heard right! Starting in 2023, incandescent lightbulbs will be banned in the United States.

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Q: I went to my home center to get some efficient outdoor lighting for security and entertaining. There were many different types of bulbs, fixture designs, dark-sky compliance, etc. What type is best ...