Light is light, right? Not exactly. The light that comes from the overhead fluorescents at your office is probably nothing ...

If the only consideration for great under-cabinet lighting was light color and quality, the Philips Hue lightstrip ... for under-cabinet lighting. Compact fluorescent lighting (CFL) is energy ...

In another video, he goes over the wiring of a fluorescent starter to create a flickering effect with an incandescent light bulb. A fluorescent starter works because the current heats up a gas ...

If you’re going to outfit your home with smart lighting, it’s a good idea to add a Philips Hue Bridge to the mix. The Bridge unlocks the full potential of a Philips Hue lighting system ...

Philips’ white/colour bulbs are, predictably, the most expensive option on this list ... With full RGB capability, you can mix things up from calming warm white to fluorescent rave. All at the touch ...

But it was revelatory to learn there are perfectly capable smart lights for 25% less than the cost of Philips Hue. Ikea may not be known for smart lighting but maybe that should change.

Now that incandescent bulbs are on the way out, LED bulbs are a clear choice, but there are things to keep in mind when ...