Most DIYers shy away from doing electrical work for fear of getting shocked or causing a fire. And that’s certainly understandable; electricity is not to be trifled with. However, there are many ...

Q: During a recent dinner date at my house, I thought about how romantic it would be if I could dim the lights. My light switch doesn’t have this feature and I would like to replace it with one that ...

Archaic light switches might as well be from the stone age. All they do is turn a light on and off. They can't dim lighting gently or remember the brightness level you prefer. Outdated switches don't ...

Key Points Replace all incandescent light bulbs with LED bulbs to minimize waste and reduce your electricity bills.LEDs last ...

Q: I have a tenant who complained that a light fixture wouldn’t light. After I replaced the switch, the light still wouldn’t come on. I realized that all the bulbs were out. Anyway, is there a way to ...

Households can reduce their energy bills and cut their contribution to greenhouse gas emissions by switching to more efficient lighting, but what’s the best strategy to maximize savings in cost, ...

CEDAR RAPIDS - Alliant Energy has begun to replace the first of about 12, its high-pressure sodium streetlights with LED ones here and in 58 other communities in its Cedar Rapids metro service area.

The day had finally come, well, actually the night, when I got to see my home in a new light ― LED light to be exact. I had been waiting impatiently for the eight light fixtures I had ordered two ...

LED bulbs convert more energy into light instead of heat compared to older light bulbs. This is what makes them more efficient and it’s why they use less electricity. Switching to all LED bulbs can ...