Most of the light fixtures in my 50+ year old home say to use a maximum of 60 watt bulb. How does this translate into LEDs?
— Laura Gallup, NM
Answered by Lucas Johnson on June 18, 2013
What type of recessed light can I put directly over my gas cooking stove? The steam from cooking did it in.
— Kathy LaFreniere Schenectady, NY
Answered by Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS on June 3, 2013
Can you suggest a CFL or LED bulb to fit my swing arm reading lamp?
— Mary Jane Malko Oyster Bay, NY
Answered by David Bergman on May 29, 2013
Are there 100 watt LED light bulbs available, for enclosed hanging globe?
— Dorothy Tenney Middle River, MD
Answered by Sean Lintow Sr on May 3, 2013
How much air space is needed for fire prevention if I install recessed halogen non-IC lights, box the area over them, and insulate above it.
— jon Birmingham, AL
Answered by Sean Lintow Sr on April 30, 2013
Will heat crack a CFL used over a stove?
— Charles Leonard Linden, NJ
Answered by Scott Grieves, CPM, CEA on April 26, 2013
I need to air seal non-ic recessed 3" cans, but I can not get into the area installed to seal. Ideas?
— Max Trouble Webster, NY
Answered by Lucas Johnson on April 22, 2013
Is an outdoor specific LED bulb needed for a fixture that is protected from weather, but not from the cold?
— Tim Sayers Saint Louis, MO
Answered by David Bergman on April 15, 2013
How do you select LEDs since we are not used to thinking in lumens?
— Duane Davis Niceville, FL
Answered by David Bergman on April 9, 2013
Why are the new light bulbs mandatory? They are very expensive and are environmentally hazardous. Can I get the old ones back?
— Lovetta Burns Rosamond, CA
Answered by David Bergman on April 3, 2013
I am considering putting a skylight in my kitchen because it is so dark and I see this as the only way to bring more light into my kitchen.
— Sallie Waynesboro, VA
Answered by Sean Lintow Sr on January 21, 2013
What LED light bulbs can I use for my ceiling fans?
— Joe Philadelphia, PA
Answered by David Bergman on January 10, 2013
Do I need special discarding measures with CFLs?
— Cheryl Headlee Xenia, IL
Answered by David Bergman on December 18, 2012
Recommendations for finding LED bulbs for ceiling fans with the skinny end?
— Lee Titusville, FL
Answered by Scott Grieves, CPM, CEA on December 18, 2012
What are some green solutions for lighting under kitchen cabinets?
— Donna Templeton, IA
Answered by David Bergman on October 30, 2012
Which medium base LEDs can be used in enclosed ceiling fixtures? Most require an open fixture.
— Mouna New Rochelle, NY
Answered by David Bergman on July 28, 2012
Can you help me estimate the cost of motion sensitive hallway lighting for a condo?
— john sosbee Oakland, CA
Answered by Scott Grieves, CPM, CEA on July 24, 2012
Would hallway lighting that uses motion sensors reduce costs in a 288 unit coop?
— Alex Westin Woodhaven, NY
Answered by David Bergman on April 10, 2012
Are there any high efficacy luminaires that are 100% American made?
— Toby Broemmeling Spokane, WA
Answered by David Bergman on February 21, 2012
How do I make sure a residential condominium has good and proper lighting?
— JC Soriano Pasadena, CA
Answered by David Bergman on January 12, 2012
Is there a dimmer that works with LED bulbs?
— Steve Kawell Durango, CO
Answered by Elizabeth DiSalvo on January 6, 2012
I would like to cover recessed lighting with fiberglass insulation but am concerned with fire hazards and building code requirements.
— Vincent Da Forno Woburn, MA
Answered by David Bergman on October 31, 2011
I broke one of those twisty lightbulbs. I read that this means my home is mercury contaminated. True?
— KITURAH HUMPHREY Berkeley, CA
Answered by David Bergman on October 17, 2011
How do I calculate how many lumens I'll need to replace the fluorescent bulbs in my kitchen with LED recessed lights?
— Diane Korsower Arcata, CA
Answered by Harold Remlinger, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB on October 12, 2011
My new light fixtures came with a label warning that they contain lead and can cause health problems. Should I install the fixtures?
— KENDRA SEYMOUR Fort Lauderdale, FL
Answered by David Willson on October 5, 2011
I want to install a chandelier in a bathroom. Do I need to take extra steps to ensure it won't be damaged by moisture?
— Gloria Herring Seneca, SC
Answered by David Bergman on September 26, 2011
Looking for a low-cost solution to add security to dimly lit spaces. Can you help?
— Doug Pettay Chicago, IL
Answered by Erik Henry on August 6, 2011
Are there efficient alternatives to halogen track lighting?
— Melissa Burlington, VT
Answered by David Bergman on August 2, 2011
What type of light bulbs should I use? I'm looking for ways to reduce the energy I use for lighting (without resorting to candles!).
— Evan Findlay, OH
Answered by David Bergman on May 7, 2011
I'd really like to find an LED light that fits in a GU24 base that I can use in a sconce or an overhead.
— Loren San Francisco, CA
Answered by David Bergman on January 29, 2011
What is the greenest dimming light bulb?
— Doug Lanning Phoenix, AZ
Answered by David Bergman on January 25, 2011
How do I dispose of broken CFL bulbs?
— E Newcomer Shrewsbury, PA
Answered by Hugo Lopez on November 10, 2010
Is there a more energy efficient lamp that I could use? I am using dimmable halogen flood lamps in my kitchen's recessed lighting.
— Tracy Gail Bellevue, WA
Answered by Florian Speier on October 27, 2010
There is a warning label on my new light fixture saying the brass exposes you to lead. How safe is this to hang above my kitchen island?
— Laura Mandell Warren, NJ
Answered by Elliot Seibert on October 20, 2010
How energy efficient are "Xenon" halogen bulbs in light fixtures?
— Sherry Logan, UT
Answered by David Bergman on September 7, 2010
I have heard that if you turn a light on and off frequently you shouldn't use a fluorescent bulb. Is this true of compact fluorescents?
— Sherrie VandePutte Ortonville, MI
Answered by David Bergman on May 7, 2010
Are there CFLs or other energy-saving light bulbs that work on a dimmer-regulated light fixture?
— Alisa Moore San Francisco, CA
Answered by David Bergman on April 8, 2010
I want energy efficient lighting, but hate the cold light of fluorescents. Can you help?
— Maya Leonard, Huntington, NY
Answered by David Bergman on October 2, 2007
Should I worry about the mercury in fluorescent light bulbs?
— Craig Dunlappe, Albany, CA
Answered by Eric Corey Freed on July 31, 2007
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