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A bunch of the best light bulbs on a table before testing.

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The Best Light Bulbs for All Your Home’s Lighting Needs, Tested

By Tony Carrick, By Glenda Taylor, By Kat Hodgins

Best Light Bulbs

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We Tested 7 Popular LED Light Bulbs—This is the Best One for Everyday Use

By Glenda Taylor, By Kat Hodgins

A group of the best portable power station options

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After Testing 18 Portable Power Stations, We’ve Found the Best

By Tom Scalisi, By Beth Cranston, By Stephanie Cronk, By Timothy Dale, By Mark Wolfe

Couple hanging a light fixture in their home.

Lighting & Electrical

Americans Are Putting Off This Home Project in 2025 (Here’s Why You Shouldn’t)

By Sandi Schwartz

How to Set a Light Timer

Lighting & Electrical

5 Mistakes You’re Making When Setting a Light Timer Before Vacation

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

Smart plugs group photo

Lighting & Electrical

We Spent 2 Months Testing Smart Plugs—These Were the Easiest To Set Up and Use

By Tom Scalisi, By Michelle Larson

HunterFan Pendants both featured image

Lighting & Electrical

How I Styled HGTV Star Jasmine Roth’s Hunter Fan Pendant Lights

how to wire light switch

Lighting & Electrical

How to Wire a Light Switch: Easy Steps for Single-Pole and 3-Way Switches

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

Woman with glasses working on laptop in home office with lamps next to her and behind her.

Lighting & Electrical

12 Home Office Lighting Ideas for a More Productive Workspace

By Jasmine Harding

Blue LED strip lights wrapped around white columns on front porch

Lighting & Electrical

Our 8 Favorite Outdoor LED Strip Lights Are the Best and Brightest

By Glenda Taylor, By Jasmine Harding

A gray home with a front porch and shutters on a sunny, snowy winter day.

Lighting & Electrical

Why It Matters Whether Your Home Faces North, South, East, or West

By Megan Devine, Reviewed by Bob Vila

Ground-level view looking up into an outdoor sconce in which a light bulb broke in the socket.

Lighting & Electrical

3 Ways to Remove a Broken Light Bulb

By Katelin Hill, By Bob Vila

A person unplugging a coffee maker in a kitchen.

Lighting & Electrical

Does Unplugging Appliances Save Electricity? Yes—and See the 8 Biggest Energy Hogs

By Deirdre Mundorf

The Best Under-Cabinet Lighting Options

Lighting & Electrical

Our Kitchen Has Never Been More Functional Thanks to This Simple Product

By Michelle Larson, By Timothy Dale

The 9 Best Lighting Picks for Your Bedroom

Lighting & Electrical

The 9 Best Lighting Picks for Your Bedroom

By Jennifer Noonan

The Best Garage Lighting Option

Lighting & Electrical

This Simple Upgrade Can Give Your Garage a Complete Makeover

By Tony Carrick, By Tom Scalisi

The best recessed lighting option in a bright and spacious bathroom

Lighting & Electrical

The Best Recessed Lighting for Coverage and Ambience

By Glenda Taylor

Best Closet Lighting

Lighting & Electrical

This DIY Lighting Solution is Perfect for Closets and Other Dark Spaces

By Brittany Varano

The Best Power Strips

Lighting & Electrical

We’ve Tested 15 Power Strips and Like These 9 the Best

By Glenda Taylor, By Timothy Dale

Multiple circuit breaker finder tools lined up on a floor

Lighting & Electrical

This Tool is Essential for Simple Home Upgrades

By Tony Carrick