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  • Follow These Tips for Choosing the Right Light Bulbs for Your Home

    You have several light bulb options for your home. Home lighting can be highly customizable, and the perfect bulbs can help you save money over time. But choosing the right light bulbs can be a challenge. Do you know your options?

    Here are your choices:

    • Incandescent: The standard in American homes for over 100 years. They typically last roughly 1,000 hours and are costly because 90% of the energy they create is lost as heat.  The U.S. is phasing out incandescent bulbs and starting in January, companies will be barred from making them.
    • Halogen: A variation of the incandescent but 25% more efficient. A capsule around the wire filament holds gas to increase efficiency. These bulbs are most used under cabinets, in pendant lights, and in recessed cans.
    • Fluorescent: Producing a visible light that appears bluish in color, these lights are commonly used in basements, garages, and attics.  These light bulbs are not as warm and therefore not as good for other applications.
    • Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs): A curly version of the fluorescent light, it lasts 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs and can be used in most lighting fixtures.  These light bulbs take awhile to get to full strength when turned on which causes some people not to like them.  CFL’s are better than fluorescent but not as good as LED.
    • LED: LED bulbs are a solid state lighting source that lasts 25 times longer than incandescent bulbs. LED bulbs are gaining in popularity as they become more inexpensive and easier to find. Many smart bulbs today are of the LED variety and allow you to change color, timing, and lightness through an app on your phone.

    For your future purchasing of light bulbs, a 72-watt incandescent halogen or 23-watt compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulb will replace, and be as bright as a traditional 100-watt incandescent bulb.

    For more information about the latest light bulb technology, please contact the professionals at Country Club Homes, Inc. today at 203-762-0550.

  • 5 Must-Have Accents for Your Fire Pit

    The shorter days and longer nights of Autumn bring visions of football games, apple picking, and cool nights by the fire. Outdoor entertaining becomes magical in Autumn, with dancing flames from the flickering fire pit dazzling guests

  • Timeless Accents to Include in Your Country Kitchen

    A country kitchen has a timeless look that evokes comfort and warmth. A country kitchen has a classic atmosphere that can appeal to a variety of guests. Discover timeless accents to include in your country kitchen. Color Accents A country kitchen often contains pops of pastel colors to brighten the space. Curtains, pillows, and accent…

  • Entertaining in the Home: Best Features of Home Bars

    When it comes to entertaining in the home, there is no better place than the home bar. Continue the party after last call or party without ever leaving the comfort of your home.

  • Everything but the Kitchen Sink: 4 Types of Sinks to Consider in Your Kitchen

    Whether used to prep a gourmet meal, or clean up after a finger-painting project, the kitchen sink is one of the most utilized features in the home. The design and placement of the kitchen sink can define the functionality of the entire kitchen.