WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA) -- A new consumer survey finds nearly 75 percent of homes now use CFL light bulbs. These compact fluorescent bulbs save money and energy. And now that the government has mandated ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Incandescent light bulbs are known to occasionally shatter in their fixtures—and when they do, it’s both difficult and dangerous ...

DEAR READERS:CFLs (compact fluorescent lamps or bulbs) are here to stay. They cost more than a traditional incandescent light bulb, but the energy savings should offset that investment over time. Plus ...

FARGO - The question of whether compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs are hazardous and should be used in homes has been the subject of some debate. CFL bulbs do contain mercury, and mercury can cause ...

Compact-fluorescent light bulbs are great energy-savers, but there are some safety issues that consumers should consider, too. Changing just five often-used regular bulbs to CFLs can save about $25 a ...