If you want some level of lighting automation without smart bulbs, then dusk-to-dawn light bulbs might just be the solution. Here's a quick primer.

Do you know that the simple light bulb, a fixture in homes for over a century, operates on fundamental scientific principles? Understanding its components, from the filament to the inert gas inside, ...

I was tired of replacing my LED lights when they should have lasted for years, so I asked the pros why it kept happening.

The SmartCharge looks like an ordinary LED light bulb, except that it’s got a built-in rechargeable battery. When the power to your house is working as it should, the SmartCharge acts as just another ...

Q: I have a tenant who complained that a light fixture wouldn’t light. After I replaced the switch, the light still wouldn’t come on. I realized that all the bulbs were out. Anyway, is there a way to ...

Here's the problem that isn't talked about enough in smart bulb reviews: they need constant power to stay connected. Flip that wall switch off, and your expensive smart bulb becomes a regular dumb ...

Hoping to see better while driving at night without spending a fortune, I ordered a set of LED replacement bulbs for the reflector headlights on my new Ford Ranger. Boy was it a good reminder that I ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

Our variable weather at this time of year has plants and gardeners confused. Last week we had a trace of snow. This afternoon is fine and sunny. Friends and readers call me, worried for their earliest ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

Pests can be found in almost every part of the world and these insects or animals can bring some kind of discomfort in your everyday existence. Pests mostly include insects such as mosquitoes, bugs, ...