Designing with light
Find out how to use the basics of lighting design to get the right light in the right place.
LED lighting
With their long life span, durability, energy efficiency and safety, LEDs are a popular new choice in lighting.
New LED lighting installation
In this video: The newest lighting technology looks a little different, but you can get great results. See a house with LED technology being installed.
Specialty LEDs
In this video: LED bulbs come in all shapes and sizes. Now you can get them to replace bulbs in specialized lamps and fixtures.
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are a popular new choice in lighting. They have a long life span, are durable, energy efficient and cool to the touch.
Although the initial cost of LED bulbs can be higher than incandescent or compact fluorescent bulbs, prices are coming down and new applications are being developed.
LED lights offer many advantages:
- A life span of up to 100,000 hours.
- Up to 25 strings can be connected end-to-end without overloading the typical household circuit.
- Sturdy epoxy lenses are nearly indestructible.
- Cool-burning personality makes combustion nearly impossible no matter how long they are left on.
Consumers who may have been disappointed with the first LED lights on the market will be pleased to find they are now available in a wide variety of styles.
More from this category
Recycling CFL bulbs
Tour a CFL recycling site and learn why it is important to take bulbs to a recycling center and not put them in the trash.
Buying light bulbs
The lighting aisle can be confusing! There are lots of options available and information on the package.
Dimmers, timers and motion sensors
Adding different lighting controls can help you save energy by adding light only when and where you need it.
Tube skylights
A newer version of a skylight is a highly-reflective tube that brings light into areas of your home that are dark.
