Tag Archives: compact fluorescent light

The Squiggly and Beyond: Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) Bulb Options You May Not Have Noticed

Topics: Plans & Products

You’ve probably seen those squiggly CFL bulbs, and you probably also know that they can save you about $40 in electricity costs over the lifetime of the bulb. But you may not have noticed that there are lots of other … Continue Reading

Compact Fluorescent Light (CFLs) Bulbs for “Designers” (or Finicky Homeowners)

Topics: Plans & Products

As a part of the “energy-efficient home” package, our builder had provided these fantastic compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs for the floodlights in our living room. About a year in, one of the bulbs burned out, and I promptly went … Continue Reading

Mercury and Compact Fluorescent Light (CFLs) Bulbs

Topics: Energy Smart

Fluorescent lights are normally found in straight, long tubes installed in laundry rooms and garages. The ‘swirly bulb’ version of the compact fluorescent light (CFL) is a space-saving version of its longer counterpart, designed to fit into table lamps and … Continue Reading