A new crop of LED light bulbs wants to combine modern technology with old-school looks. Here's what to look for as you pick one out. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Megan Wollerton Following a new round of testing, we’ve added the GE Cync Full ...

Read this before heading down that hardware store aisle. While the crux of those old "changing a lightbulb" jokes is based on the simplicity of the task, shopping for light bulbs can be anything but ...

The Cree Lighting 6 in TW Series 65W Equivalent Dimmable Retrofit LED Downlight is part of the Lightbulbs test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Lightbulbs models like the 6 in TW Series ...

Buying a light bulb can be complicated. If you don't take the time to figure out what type of bulb you need, it may not match the color of the other bulbs in the room or even work in your fixture.

Larry West is an award-winning environmental journalist and writer. He won the Edward J. Meeman Award for Environmental Reporting. LEDs have been used widely for decades in other applications—forming ...

When it comes to DIY projects, visibility is the key to maximizing your personal efficiency and safety, whether you’re wrenching under an engine bay or sawing wood on the workbench. Adding bright ...

Incandescent bulbs were supposed to be relics, pushed aside by compact fluorescents and then by ultra-efficient LEDs. Instead ...