If you choose to use the touch function, just remember that you won’t be able to use a fixture type that has a cover over the bulb, since this will make the switch inaccessible.

An entire building’s worth of concrete to power a light bulb may not seem so impressive, but Zhang says to think beyond that single building to all the concrete structures around the world.

The electrical energy from the battery has been used to make the lamp turn on. The energy has been transferred to the lamp as light and heat. When all the energy in the battery has been used, the ...

Turning the electricity off at the circuit breaker is the only way to ensure there is no power coursing through the light bulb socket when you change your bulb. That said, it is possible to change a ...

This genius thrifted lamp DIY uses a battery-powered puck light as the lighting source -- no electrician or wire-handling required. Remove the lid of your canister and cover the hole with a wooden ...

Have you ever wanted to create your own light bulb? You can and all you need are a few materials from around the house. Materials Instructions STEP 1: Use the electrical tape to secure all of the ...

Teardowns of various LED light bulb flavors are consistently among the most popular pieces I write. This, I think, is a to-date complete list (not counting LED illumination sources that aren’t ...

Feit suggests the light be left on for at least 10 hours per week to keep the battery fully charged. Christopher Null. Compared to a standard size bulb, the Feit Battery Backup reveals its extreme ...

Electrical circuit with lemons. A chemical reaction between the copper and zinc plates and the citric acid produces a small current, that is able to power a light bulb.

Stockholm-based American designer Simon Morris has combined science with a stroke of design wizardry to create a surreal, gravity-defying light bulb. Currently raising funds on Kickstarter, Morris ...

The BeOn bulb has some neat safety and security features, like turning on when the doorbell rings, but they come in a pricey $75 package. Skip to main content Menu ...