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Problem-Solving Compact Fluorescents

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By: Taryn Lonergan, This Old House online

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Switching to compact fluorescent lightbulbs is a simple way to save on your energy bills. The challenge is figuring out how the funky spirals are going to work with your decor—and your light fixtures. Thankfully, innovations in both the look of CFLs and the technology that makes them glow now let you enjoy your energy savings without sacrificing aesthetics. Here's a sampling of the latest CFL problem-solvers.