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Light bulbs are available in a wide variety of types from standard incandescent light bulbs to new energy efficient LED light bulbs. Lighting can have a distinct impact on the look and feel of a room, so it’s important to choose the right light bulb to illuminate the light fixtures in your home. Shop our large selection of quality light bulbs for any interior or exterior light fixture in your home.

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Who Invented the Light Bulb?

In 1802, Sir Humphry Davy, an English physician, created the first electric light by passing a current through a platinum strip. However, the modern light bulb is the result of many innovators' work and continuous improvements over 150 years. The invention of the light bulb helped to establish social order after sundown, extended the workday well into the night, and allowed us to navigate and travel safely in the dark. Without the light bulb, there would be no nightlife. However, creating a steady and affordable source of illumination was not as easy as many history textbooks suggest.

Energy Saving Light Bulbs

According to Energy Star, more than 70 percent of sockets in America still contain the old, inefficient incandescent light bulbs. They’ve challenged America to change just 20 million light bulbs to energy efficient light bulbs such as LED light bulbs in 2014. Using light bulbs to save energy is extremely important to the environment and your energy costs. Not only will making this small switch save you money by reducing your monthly electricity bill, but it will also help reduce overall energy waste and light pollution which are detrimental to our planet.

What are the Best Light Bulb Types?

There are many different types of light bulbs, such as LED, halogen, fluorescent, incandescent, and HID. What light bulb type you choose really depends on the amount of lighting you want or need in a space. For instance, cooking requires an ample amount of light to ensure that you don’t burn your food or injure yourself, so installing halogen light bulbs in your kitchen will provide you bright, clean light. If you’re looking to illuminate a room where the mood fluctuates, like a dining room, you can always install dimmable incandescent light bulbs along with a light dimmer.

Does it make sense to pay attention to the light bulb you are choosing? When you consider how many types of LED light bulbs there are, it is a good idea to look a little closer. For example, their shapes range from globes to corncobs and candles. It is fair to say that there are LED bulbs for any size and shape of fixture you install in the home. Of course, the customization opportunities do not end there.

How to Choose the Right LED Light Bulbs for Your Home

There is no need for a 60 watt LED bulb. When you want the circa 800 lumens that a 60-watt incandescent bulb provides, you need little more than a six to nine watt LED bulb. You would do similar calculations when switching out other bulbs such as LED ceiling fan bulbs or those in your track lighting. Select bulbs that work with a dimmer switch for additional flexibility. By the way, choose LED light bulbs for ceiling fans not just with an eye on lumens but also a consideration of color, which is measured in Kelvin.

Do you have to limit your illumination choices to LEDs? Of course not; halogen light bulbs are another type of technology that is suitable for in-home use. When you are shopping for bulbs that work well for task lighting, halogen impresses. For the garage or workshop, you cannot go wrong with fluorescent light bulbs.