If you’re longing for a bulb that’s going to save energy and that lasts, this LED bulb replacement guide is a great place to get a feel for the type you might need. Other than finding a bulb that fits the socket, has the correct voltage, and meets wattage requirements, there’s no list of rules as to what bulb you should use in a certain fixture. This guide shows that even the same type of fixtures can require or accept different bulb types. LED replacement bulbs are available in a variety of wattages, intensities, voltages, and with different base types; they can even emit different colors of light. You have the freedom to choose a bulb that fits your needs, and there are plenty of available options.

Clicking each picture below will direct you to a page of similar bulbs. Keep in mind, this post just touches the surface of available LED bulbs. If you don’t see what you need, use our site to see hundreds of lighting options.

Track light fixtures are found in many homes and allow for aimable illumination exactly where it’s needed. These fixtures almost always contain MR11 spotlight bulbs. In addition to track lights, these bulbs are often used in recessed, pendant, display case, and desk light fixtures. MR16 and MR11 LED replacement bulbs have GU10 or GX5.3 bi-pin bases and are available in a wide variety of styles with many LED configurations.

Today’s modern floor plan is very open, which means your lighting should be cohesive throughout the home in both style and light quality. Do you prefer cool lighting or warm lighting? If you prefer one to the other, make sure the bulbs you select for your home lighting give the same light temperature.

The lights in the entry of your home should welcome guests as well as adequately illuminate the space. If your entrance has high ceilings, consider installing an elegant chandelier. If you have a single-story foyer, try adding a lighting fixture that sits flush or almost flush with the ceiling. Pair it with two wall sconces on either side of the front door.

Light adds visual interest to an area. When deciding on how you plan to light your space, consider these three lighting layers.

Dimmer switches add variety when lighting your room. Dimmer switches can be a great addition to your dining room, which can serve as a place for the kids to work on homework during the day and a gathering place for dinner parties in the evening. The dimmer switch allows you the versatility you need to have that bright light for the kids and a softer, subdued lighting for the grownups.

If you notice your kitchen is a bit dark, or you simply want to add more visual interest to your home, adding counter lighting is a great solution for this. Not only does it provide visual interest, but it also provides ample light for kitchen counter tasks.

It might be tempting to save money by doing the job yourself, but only a licensed electrician should attempt an electrical panel change out. The panel is a critical part of your home’s electrical system, as it supplies the electricity that powers the entire structure. As such, changing one out is a very complicated process, one which should only be undertaken by a professional. Electrical work is always dangerous, and an electrical panel change out is even more so. In fact, in some cities, it is illegal for anyone other than a professional to attempt it.