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DIY Light Tube Lighting Alternative

DIY Light Tube Lighting Alternative

Check out this cool recycled plastic bottle lighting hack that I found over at Lifehacker.  It equates to a “Light Tube” alternative but is a very innovative reuse of trash to bring light into dark rooms during the day.  I’m not sure how feasible it would be to utilize in most homes here in the [...]

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CFLs Were Just the Beginning…

CFLs Were Just the Beginning…

You’re probably already replaced most of your home lighting with energy-efficient CFL bulbs. If so, great. CFLs last longer, use less energy, and help save you money. But they’re also what you might call a transitional technology. While they are a heck of a lot better than traditional lightbulbs, CFLs pale in comparison with what is [...]

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Let there be Green Light! - Eco Friendly LED Bulbs

Let there be Green Light! - Eco Friendly LED Bulbs

Upgrade: $30 Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) Bulbs are a much Greener alternative to conventional incandescent bulbs lasting up to 10x longer, and using roughly 1/6 of the power. This disadvantage to these is they contain a small amount of mercury and should not be disposed of in the trash. LED Light Bulbs are a mercury Free alternative [...]

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