When my window-unit air conditioner revs its motor, my overhead light dims... then seriously brightens up when the AC slows down. It's annoying. Is there anything I can do? [more inside]
posted by SuperNova on Aug 19, 2009 - 11 answers

Why won't CFLs work in my fixture? [more inside]
posted by Shebear on Feb 1, 2008 - 9 answers

EnvironmentalismFilter: What's the most environmentally responsible thing to do with working incandescent bulbs? [more inside]
posted by sirion on Jul 8, 2007 - 19 answers

Most of my lamps and light fixtures suggest a maximum wattage to use. I've always assumed this was related to heat output, not power consumption, so believe that if I switch to compact florescents, I can use higher wattage bulbs (if they're called that) in the fixtures. Am I right?
posted by EllenC on Feb 25, 2007 - 10 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