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@combo52 There are a few things to unpack there, which leaves me a little uncertain about your post. Dimmers are incredible for light bulbs. They significantly extend their lifespan. Take my dining room chandelier, for instance—it's from 2004, and the original bulbs from then are still going...

For years... I bought the slightly more expensive GE Reveal Line. I loved it. It's a mix of Soft White, but it shows more Color. It's hard to describe, but whites are whiter and certain colors like Reds, and Greens Pop a little bit more. Unfortunately, it seems as though GE sold that Line to...

You know... Me, My Mother, Her Mother, and my great-grandmother must have been too sophisticated for this. They all did the laundry, either with a bucket and soap, the new invention of the wringer washer, and then the automatic washing machine. Who am I to question their technique? I think...

Unfortunately... You are not going to experience dimming with the new LED Bulbs that you had with Conventional Incandescent and Halogen. There is no such thing as Soft Warm Candle-Like Light Anymore. Just a lower volume, of bluish, white light. The color remains the same. This is what happens...

Your story... reminds me of mine. @ea56, I too had a similar ride into homeownership. Although, my path was slightly different. I purchased my first home in 1995. I had just turned 25 at the time and had no clue what I was doing. What I did know... is that I was not a party animal, and did...

I'm not sure @combo52. I am not entirely sure I am paying more in Electric Bills. Quite frankly, if I had my way, I would probably still be using the original 2004 HVAC Equipment and Furnace. I have a 5 Ton Unit, as well as an Additional Outdoor Unit for my Home. Originally, when a leak...

For me... Owning a home has been tremendously worth it. I live on the East Coast in a Very Desirable Area and my home has appreciated significantly. It's a nice figure that greatly adds to my net worth. Those in less prime areas will see less of a long-term advantage in terms of Equity Gains...

RE- Leds with Filament I have seen these in everyone's kitchens, and I think they are absolutely hideous. They do not look ANYTHING like the old filaments found in clear bulbs. Even beyond that, they simply do not dim. When I dim an incandescent or halogen light, you get the most beautiful hue...

Unfortunately... You are once again, incorrect. In more ways than one. For one thing, in 1996, the price per KWH was significantly lower than it is now. The cost was almost 1/3rd, and in the early 00's it was almost 1/2 the cost. So... your figures are incorrect. Beyond that... there was...

Continued Left out the most important part of my statement. $17.09 is the yearly cost, based on current rates. Or $1.42 a month or 4 cents a day. Without the Notation - The Numbers are Irrelevant.

RE - Combo52 In regards to placing a blanket, on top of a light bulb. That has got to be the absolute worst idea I have ever heard in my life. Comparing Apples to Oranges, in that particular scenario is just silly. The same thing would happen if someone placed a blanket over a space heater, or...

Late Poster... But I have to just honestly laugh, when I hear sheepish constituents say that any reduction in availability or restriction of a product is a good thing. Regardless, Incandescent & Halogens have lots of uses that will be affected by the ill-formed change. One of the worst, is...

@volvoman Cascade Gel in the Bright Lime Green Bottle (Only the Lime Green), Palmolive Eco Gel, and the Store Brand Ultra Shine Dishwasher Powder from the Dollar Tree. The Original Cascade Gel is probably my favorite of the 3, but, the Powder from Dollar Tree is a good product...

@awooff & Askolover I actually have used that Dollar Tree Ultra Shine too, and have had great results. Although, I boost it with a Teaspoon of STPP. The STPP brings the cleaning up to par with old Electrasol. I've tried to love the Cascade Platinum and Finish Ultimate Quantum, but, so far...

This is the one... You want. It's the same stuff at Target, RiteAid, Vons, Safeway, Ralphs, ShopRite, Wal-Mart, etc, etc. Best Bleach I've ever purchased. I also am a member of another forum, where some of the members buy LCB in Bulk for Pool maintenance, and they recommend the store-brand...

Honestly... I don't understand why you would have even purchased Splashless Bleach. I only bought that once, years ago (maybe 2009?) and after one use, realized, it just didn't whiten worth a damn. It also didn't disinfect at the time (as I read the bottle) and just seemed overall like a bad...

By the way The LA's Totally Awesome Bleach from the Dollar Tree... is mostly Water. I think it's less than 3% Sodium Hypochlorite. It may be even less. On the bright side, it does stay stable longer and it is far less likely to cause damage to clothes when being added into the machine. One...

Literally Picked up a Bottle of Great Value (Wal-Mart) Brand, 81oz 7.5% Sodium Hypochlorite for $4.24. This was in Orange County, CA. I wanted Chlorine Bleach to wash something, and plan on leaving the bottle at families home after I leave. They also had Cloralan Bleach, 121oz for about a $1...

Somehow... I think I'll manage to avoid being seduced by the tempting myths and siren songs of perceived savings, and "reliability". At the end of the day, as I said before, I am a person who likes to go with "tried and true" technologies, instead of the latest fads. The idea of having to...

Out of curiosity @dan, what is the original manufacturer of that mower. If I see one at a estate sale or something, I definitely want to snap it up.