Colorful Lighting and Light Bulbs

Energy-Efficient Bulbs

Don't take your lights for granted—not all light bulbs are alike. Compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs may cost more (about $8—$13 per bulb) than standard incandescent bulbs, but they can save you money in the long run. Energy-Star-qualified CFL bulbs are up to 75 percent more efficient and can last 10 times as long. That means an energy savings of $25 or more over one bulb's lifetime. Perhaps even more important, they also save you the hassle of frequently changing light bulbs in hard-to-reach light fixtures throughout your home.