Bulbs, Lamps, and Fixtures - Page 2 of 2

Q: I keep reading about how energy efficient compact-fluorescent lightbulbs are, and I agree that saving energy is important. I’ve also heard that compact fluorescents contain mercury. Is this a…

Compact fluorescents and light-emitting diodes are energy-efficient alternatives to standard bulbs

Q: I want to replace the incandescent lightbulbs in my house with compact fluorescents (CFL), but the bulbs I’ve seen in the past are too green for my taste. In shopping…

CanCap keeps paint and ceiling texture out of recessed-light cans during construction

California and Connecticut lead the charge to ban inefficient bulbs

Links to manufacturers' Web sites mentioned in Fine Homebuilding's Kitchens & Baths 2006 issue

Three new and noteworthy products for kitchen and bath

Q: What type of dimmer will work with compact fluorescent lightbulbs? Ralf Emerson, Minot, ND A: Clifford A . Popejoy, a licensed electrical contractor from Sacramento, California,  replies: Actually, the question…

Q: I recently put in seven 50w recessed-lighting fixtures on a dimmer switch in a finished-basement room. I’m using halogen bulbs for their whiter light at low voltage. I’ve been going…

Q: In Condensation in the attic, Marc Rosenbaum suggested that ceiling fans, recessed lights and other fixtures be sealed to reduce air leakage into attics. The gap between a fixture and…