In daylight, my garden is a beacon of color and texture, but when the sun sets, the yard becomes a black hole. Delivery drivers struggle to see the house numbers or find the footpath, and I hold my ...

LED Christmas lights may be efficient, but can you use them worry-free? We talked to an expert about how proper usage and setup ensure a safer light display.

The idea of light as art is not new. There was Dan Flavin who used fluorescent lighting and there is James Turrell who uses natural light. Plus, there is plenty of neon art, but the idea of using LEDs ...

LED lightbulbs have slashed the amount of energy we use to light our homes. New data illustrate just how much. Jon covers artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home energy and utilities ...

Once upon a time, buying a lightbulb meant choosing an incandescent one of between 25 and 100 watts, depending on how bright you wanted the light to be and the fixture you were putting it in. You ...

Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are fast becoming the most popular lighting option. Industry forecasts anticipate the market will continue to expand at an annual rate of 20% from 2011 to 2016, with the ...

Energy companies say to watch out for wasted energy or "phantom loads" during the holiday season. To cut back on costs and save energy, companies recommend using LED lights and timers. And don't ...

The U.S. Department of Energy recently awarded $11.5 million to install light emitting diode lighting in parks, police stations, an airport runway, baseball fields and city buildings to promote energy ...

Think your Christmas decorations are cheap to run? Think again. Here’s how LED swaps, timers, and run time could save you ...