My halogen bulb just got melty. Should I throw out the fixture? [more inside]
posted by Ookseer on Mar 8, 2009 - 7 answers

Three of our lights have burned out, and it's about time I replaced them. Thing is, I have no idea where to start. [more inside]
posted by robcorr on Feb 21, 2009 - 4 answers

How do I avoid setting my kitchen on fire with halogen lights? [more inside]
posted by RandlePatrickMcMurphy on Feb 19, 2008 - 6 answers

Why was the U.S. so late in dropping incandescent sealed beam headlights on cars in favor of composite headlights (which feature separate bulb and lens). [more inside]
posted by punkfloyd on Feb 11, 2008 - 8 answers

Does anyone make a better bulb for those ubiquitous halogen torchieres? [more inside]
posted by bink on Feb 20, 2007 - 13 answers

If I replace halogen bulbs with LED clusters, will my dimmer switches still work? [more inside]
posted by twine42 on Feb 20, 2007 - 8 answers

I need to choose new exterior lights for my home. Will the bright (get it?) minds of Mefi help me? [more inside]
posted by qldaddy on Feb 3, 2007 - 9 answers

Is it normal for a halogen light bulb to crackle a little bit after you first install it? [more inside]
posted by adrian_h on Jul 5, 2006 - 8 answers

What affordable, high quality halogen desk lamp/task light would you recommend? Ideally, the lamp should not have too large a footprint.
posted by NYCinephile on May 25, 2006 - 12 answers

Why do incandescent light bulbs make my pale yellow walls look completely white? [more inside]
posted by ParisParamus on Feb 27, 2005 - 23 answers