I first tested an LED bulb seven years ago. It was not a promising beginning. The bulb was a Par 38 spotlight for a recessed ceiling fixture. The color of the light was a silvery metallic — so ...

Again, these bulbs aren’t cheap — the color-changing Philips Hue costs $199.99 for a three-bulb kit, and plain white ... are computer chips inside the bulbs, you need to keep a small amount ...

When I tried it at home, the 75-watt equivalent, called the 17-watt A21 LED, was too long to fit into a small overhead ... the cooler, white light of the Lighting Sciences Group bulbs, rated ...

How you light your home is a personal decision. Some prefer LED bulbs that create warm white accent lighting to ensure their home feels cozy. Others prefer maximum brightness, which feels more modern.