When the old-fashioned incandescent lightbulb burns out yet again, choose a compact fluorescent bulb (CFL) to replace it. They use up to one-tenth the energy (translation: savings on your electric bill), and last up to five times longer, which means fewer moments risking your life to change that ceiling fixture! If the bright, white light from the CFL is too bright for you, be sure to look for CFLs with lower lumen rating; a higher lumen is bright white, while a lower lumen mimics a soft, yellowy glow.
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