Most people assume the answer is obvious by now — just buy LED. And for the majority of situations, that instinct is correct. But the “why” behind it matters more than the conclusion, because there are still specific situations where understanding the trade-offs changes the decision. This is a head-to-head comparison built on actual numbers, […]

Lighting is one of those things you only notice when it’s wrong. A bathroom that feels too cold, a living room that strains your eyes at night, a kitchen that leaves shadows in all the wrong places — most of these problems trace back to one decision: choosing the wrong LED bulb for the space. […]

LED strip lights have a reputation for looking cheap and gimmicky in the wrong hands — the neon-purple underlighting on a teenager’s desk, the RGB rainbow cycling endlessly for no particular reason. Done well, they’re one of the most versatile and impactful lighting tools available for homes. This guide is about doing them well: the […]

Pick up two LED bulbs with identical wattage from the same shelf and they can produce light that feels completely different — one amber and relaxing, one cool and clinical. That difference comes from color temperature, measured in Kelvin (K). It’s one of the most important numbers on an LED package and one of the […]

The headline claim around LED lighting — that it saves 75% or more on lighting energy — is true. But a claim that sweeping needs specifics before it’s useful. Exactly how much does switching save? How long does it take to pay back the cost of new bulbs? Does it actually show up on your […]