DIY Light Tube Lighting Alternative

Posted on April 25, 2009 by Matt Embrey .

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 [...]

CFLs Were Just the Beginning…

Posted on October 21, 2008 by John Platt .

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 [...]

Let there be Green Light! - Eco Friendly LED Bulbs

Posted on March 1, 2008 by Matt Embrey .

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 [...]