Being called from across the house to be asked why all the lights are on in an empty room is a childhood experience many of ...

The U.S. Department of Energy has shed light on the old household rule, revealing that constantly flicking the switch may not ...

Household rules vary quite a bit from home to home, but there's one that most of us grew up hearing over and over again: "Turn off the lights when you leave the room!" If you had parents who were at ...

Halogen bulbs, a type of incandescent, remain an option but will ... to find the right bulb for every room, and save money and energy. Task lighting is tricky in the bathroom.

An incandescent light bulb is rated to last around 1,000 hours ... consider moving it to a more open fixture and to a location in your room that's well-ventilated. This is true for extremely ...