Picking the right light bulb to use in your home can be tricky. Do you know how many watts you need? What light color?

This infographic outlines the three different metrics to watch when choosing a light bulb; lumens, wattage, and light color. Lumens are the measure of brightness, wattage is the amount of power it takes to light the bulb, and light color (measured on the Kelvin scale) determines whether the light takes on a yellowish or whitish hue.

You will also learn what types of light bulbs can help to cut down on energy costs, and also have a longer lifespan. In addition, you will get tips on how to recycle your outdated bulbs!

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