Yesterday’s utilitarian fluorescent light fixtures have been replaced by stylish new energy-efficient ones that come in virtually every shape and size and are designed for every room of the house.

The first artificial source of light was nothing more than a burning stick -- about a million years ago. About 5,000 years ago, a wick and some oil in a clay jar became the first lamp and replaced the ...

Juan has been a home inspector for 10 years and runs a successful home inspection company in Richmond, VA. He loves inspecting homes, but his real passion is educating home owners and newer inspectors ...

According to HomeAdvisor, the cost to replace a light fixture is usually $112 to $287, though most homeowners spend around $199 on average. These costs include labor and materials, whether the job is ...

To comply with new laws on reducing energy usage, fluorescent and HID lighting systems — both examples of arc discharge lamps — have become more complex and varied in their performance. To understand ...