Comments on: Home Depot to Give Away Compact Fluorescent Bulbs this Sunday http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/ Common sense advice on money saving tips, how to get out of debt, high interest savings accounts, cd rates, money market accounts, mortgage rates, money management and more. Fri, 24 May 2013 15:30:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Ranae Abraham http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/comment-page-1/#comment-2590782 Ranae Abraham Mon, 16 Apr 2012 01:08:16 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/#comment-2590782 Since the 50% AMEX Membership Rewards bonus to BA, I've been doing a fair amount of research to see if acquiring Avios are worthwhile for my family. I'm in STL (not a hub, but smack in the middle of the country). Very much worth it for my family to get to LAX, SEA, CHI, MIA, DFW, NY on direct flights for reduced miles. Even bouncing through a hub and then to another destination comes out better than the standard 25k mile roundtrip flights. Avios seem like a good complement to using Southwest points (which I've been burning through quickly). I plan on transferring my 80k Membership Rewards points into 120k Avios, plus getting the Avios card and likely spending the $10k in a year for a total of 75k miles plus spend miles of 12,500. Since the 50% AMEX Membership Rewards bonus to BA, I’ve been doing a fair amount of research to see if acquiring Avios are worthwhile for my family. I’m in STL (not a hub, but smack in the middle of the country). Very much worth it for my family to get to LAX, SEA, CHI, MIA, DFW, NY on direct flights for reduced miles. Even bouncing through a hub and then to another destination comes out better than the standard 25k mile roundtrip flights. Avios seem like a good complement to using Southwest points (which I’ve been burning through quickly). I plan on transferring my 80k Membership Rewards points into 120k Avios, plus getting the Avios card and likely spending the $10k in a year for a total of 75k miles plus spend miles of 12,500.

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]]> By: Travis http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/comment-page-1/#comment-84520 Travis Mon, 23 Apr 2007 12:27:07 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/#comment-84520 I've heard that the life expectancy of these bulbs is very low when they are turned on/off frequently. Does anyone have any experience or information on this? And they're expensive, and you can't just put them out with the trash... With all this, and the color complaints, maybe this tech is still too young... I’ve heard that the life expectancy of these bulbs is very low when they are turned on/off frequently.

Does anyone have any experience or information on this?

And they’re expensive, and you can’t just put them out with the trash…

With all this, and the color complaints, maybe this tech is still too young…

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]]> By: The Blurring Lines Between Amateur and Professional Photographers ? Get Rich Slowly http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/comment-page-1/#comment-84464 The Blurring Lines Between Amateur and Professional Photographers ? Get Rich Slowly Sun, 22 Apr 2007 17:01:12 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/#comment-84464 [...] that compact fluorescent photo I used earlier in the week? That image was made by David Hobby, the author of Strobist. He [...]

[...] that compact fluorescent photo I used earlier in the week? That image was made by David Hobby, the author of Strobist. He [...]

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]]> By: Because I said so http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/comment-page-1/#comment-84416 Because I said so Sat, 21 Apr 2007 19:56:43 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/#comment-84416 <strong>Home Depot is giving away lightbulbs 4/22!!...</strong> ...

Home Depot is giving away lightbulbs 4/22!!…

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]]> By: Home Depot is giving away lightbulbs 4/22!! « Because I said so http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/comment-page-1/#comment-84415 Home Depot is giving away lightbulbs 4/22!! « Because I said so Sat, 21 Apr 2007 19:55:53 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/#comment-84415 [...] Posted by mrclm on April 21st, 2007 From Get Rich Slowly: [...]

[...] Posted by mrclm on April 21st, 2007 From Get Rich Slowly: [...]

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]]> By: Earth Day: Free Light Bulbs from Home Depot! « That’s Swell http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/comment-page-1/#comment-84405 Earth Day: Free Light Bulbs from Home Depot! « That’s Swell Sat, 21 Apr 2007 18:25:17 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/#comment-84405 [...] April 21, 2007 · Filed under budget, green, frugal living, Wisconsin, money On Earth Day, tomorrow, Home Depot is giving away 1 million free CFL Light Bulbs. Learn more about it here. I talked to our Home Depot store, and every store got 2 boxes, but he made it sound like that wasn’t very many, and stores open at 6am. And I haven’t figured out if you need to buy something while you’re there to get them, or if they give em away for free to everyone who walks in the door, but I would get their early to get yours. And they’re not just giving away off-brand ones, rumor has it they’re giving away the #1 tested CFL Light Bulb by Popular Mechanic (courtesy of GetRichSlowly). [...]

[...] April 21, 2007 · Filed under budget, green, frugal living, Wisconsin, money On Earth Day, tomorrow, Home Depot is giving away 1 million free CFL Light Bulbs. Learn more about it here. I talked to our Home Depot store, and every store got 2 boxes, but he made it sound like that wasn’t very many, and stores open at 6am. And I haven’t figured out if you need to buy something while you’re there to get them, or if they give em away for free to everyone who walks in the door, but I would get their early to get yours. And they’re not just giving away off-brand ones, rumor has it they’re giving away the #1 tested CFL Light Bulb by Popular Mechanic (courtesy of GetRichSlowly). [...]

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]]> By: shadox http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/comment-page-1/#comment-84384 shadox Sat, 21 Apr 2007 08:53:35 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/#comment-84384 I agree with the commenters that mention the color issue. I trick I use to solve that problem is install CFLs in areas where we have multiple bulbs. A half-half mixture of CFLs vs. incandecent bulbs retains a good color while reducing electric consumption. In some areas of the house, such as kitchen, office and outdoor lighting, we use CFLs only. I agree with the commenters that mention the color issue.

I trick I use to solve that problem is install CFLs in areas where we have multiple bulbs. A half-half mixture of CFLs vs. incandecent bulbs retains a good color while reducing electric consumption.

In some areas of the house, such as kitchen, office and outdoor lighting, we use CFLs only.

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]]> By: Grow Detroit http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/comment-page-1/#comment-84299 Grow Detroit Fri, 20 Apr 2007 15:36:33 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/#comment-84299 [...] on Sunday Home Depot stores will be giving away compact florescent bulbs. Compact florescents are just as bright and soft as incandescent bulbs, but use 75 percent less [...]

[...] on Sunday Home Depot stores will be giving away compact florescent bulbs. Compact florescents are just as bright and soft as incandescent bulbs, but use 75 percent less [...]

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]]> By: Kevin M http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/comment-page-1/#comment-84295 Kevin M Fri, 20 Apr 2007 15:07:30 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/#comment-84295 That is the coolest thing I've read this week. We're already stocked up on CFLs though. So...tempted... to stop... by... We love the light of the CFLs. We only notice one of them that takes a few seconds to warm up. It is worth it to me for the savings for me and the planet. That is the coolest thing I’ve read this week. We’re already stocked up on CFLs though. So…tempted… to stop… by…

We love the light of the CFLs. We only notice one of them that takes a few seconds to warm up. It is worth it to me for the savings for me and the planet.

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]]> By: Standard Deviant » Earth Day Notes http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/comment-page-1/#comment-84293 Standard Deviant » Earth Day Notes Fri, 20 Apr 2007 14:56:14 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/#comment-84293 [...] Home Depot Giving Away free CFL - Compact Fluorescent Lights save 65%-75% electricity. Home Depot will giving them away for free on Sunday. Also check out the One Billion Bulbs project. [...]

[...] Home Depot Giving Away free CFL – Compact Fluorescent Lights save 65%-75% electricity. Home Depot will giving them away for free on Sunday. Also check out the One Billion Bulbs project. [...]

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]]> By: MoneyChangesThings http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/comment-page-1/#comment-84288 MoneyChangesThings Fri, 20 Apr 2007 14:16:08 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/#comment-84288 CFLs need to be disposed of responsibly, since they have mercury. IKEA has a free take-back program - you don't need to have purchased your bulbs there, though they have a nice selection. When you go to Home Depot, ask what do do with your dead CFL and encourage them to start a similar program! (Of course they only die after about 3-4 years, so by 2010 who knows what all will be going environmentally.) CFLs need to be disposed of responsibly, since they have mercury. IKEA has a free take-back program – you don’t need to have purchased your bulbs there, though they have a nice selection. When you go to Home Depot, ask what do do with your dead CFL and encourage them to start a similar program! (Of course they only die after about 3-4 years, so by 2010 who knows what all will be going environmentally.)

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]]> By: MoneyChangesThings http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/comment-page-1/#comment-84287 MoneyChangesThings Fri, 20 Apr 2007 14:12:10 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/#comment-84287 Thanks for the tip. We have been switching to CFL's over the last 5 or so years and they have definitely gotten better. If you need higher wattage, you can buy them on line, also. The rule of thumb is to divide the wattage you use now by 3 to get the CFL equivalent. There is a huge range of light spectrum, BTW. If you hate the light (my husband got really spooked from one I brought home) try a different CFL, don't give up on the genre. I barely EVER buy an incandescent bulb anymore. Not even once a year. Thanks for the tip. We have been switching to CFL’s over the last 5 or so years and they have definitely gotten better. If you need higher wattage, you can buy them on line, also. The rule of thumb is to divide the wattage you use now by 3 to get the CFL equivalent. There is a huge range of light spectrum, BTW. If you hate the light (my husband got really spooked from one I brought home) try a different CFL, don’t give up on the genre.
I barely EVER buy an incandescent bulb anymore. Not even once a year.

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]]> By: The Simple Dollar » The Simple Dollar Morning Roundup: MSN Mania Edition http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/comment-page-1/#comment-84283 The Simple Dollar » The Simple Dollar Morning Roundup: MSN Mania Edition Fri, 20 Apr 2007 13:31:10 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/#comment-84283 [...] Home Depot to Give Away CFLs This Sunday Ever thought about giving CFLs a try, but didn’t want to put out the money? Stop by Home Depot this Sunday; they’re giving each customer a free CFL (while supplies last, so get there early!). (via get rich slowly) [...]

[...] Home Depot to Give Away CFLs This Sunday Ever thought about giving CFLs a try, but didn’t want to put out the money? Stop by Home Depot this Sunday; they’re giving each customer a free CFL (while supplies last, so get there early!). (via get rich slowly) [...]

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]]> By: fivecentnickel.com http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/comment-page-1/#comment-84273 fivecentnickel.com Fri, 20 Apr 2007 11:28:26 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/#comment-84273 <strong>Weekly Roundup - 04/20/07...</strong> Here’s a quick look at some of the articles that caught my eye over the past week… FMF asks if going to grad school is a financial mistake. JLP talks about teaching high school kids about personal finance. Flexo broke down his 401(k) stat...

Weekly Roundup – 04/20/07…

Here’s a quick look at some of the articles that caught my eye over the past week…

FMF asks if going to grad school is a financial mistake.
JLP talks about teaching high school kids about personal finance.
Flexo broke down his 401(k) stat…

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]]> By: tribe.net: www.getrichslowly.org http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/comment-page-1/#comment-84269 tribe.net: www.getrichslowly.org Fri, 20 Apr 2007 10:42:06 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/#comment-84269 <strong>Home Depot giving away compact flourescents...</strong> Not *really* about belly dance, but it reminded me of the tai chi instructor ......

Home Depot giving away compact flourescents…

Not *really* about belly dance, but it reminded me of the tai chi instructor ……

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]]> By: cheapskate http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/comment-page-1/#comment-84265 cheapskate Fri, 20 Apr 2007 05:37:23 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/#comment-84265 $10 a bulb!! Crock, I have been using CFLs for a while now, Costco and Sams Club have them for MUCH cheaper, about $2 a bulb, or maybe cheaper. $10 a bulb!! Crock, I have been using CFLs for a while now, Costco and Sams Club have them for MUCH cheaper, about $2 a bulb, or maybe cheaper.

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]]> By: Josh http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/comment-page-1/#comment-84261 Josh Fri, 20 Apr 2007 01:31:06 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/#comment-84261 In celebration of Earth Day, my company gave CFLs away too all our employees in North America. That's well over 10,000. I installed mine as soon as I got home. I'm happy with the quality of light produced compared to my older Reveal bulb. In celebration of Earth Day, my company gave CFLs away too all our employees in North America. That’s well over 10,000. I installed mine as soon as I got home. I’m happy with the quality of light produced compared to my older Reveal bulb.

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]]> By: Demetrius Frazier http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/comment-page-1/#comment-84260 Demetrius Frazier Fri, 20 Apr 2007 01:06:43 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/#comment-84260 We use CFLs in our house and we can definitely see the difference in our electricity bill. Some of my older bulbs id have the delayed start but my little 3 year old thought it was sooo funny. He doesn't really care for the new one we installed that don't have the delayed start. I look forward to trying the bulbs from HD. Thanks for the heads up. We use CFLs in our house and we can definitely see the difference in our electricity bill. Some of my older bulbs id have the delayed start but my little 3 year old thought it was sooo funny. He doesn’t really care for the new one we installed that don’t have the delayed start.

I look forward to trying the bulbs from HD. Thanks for the heads up.

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]]> By: Mike http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/comment-page-1/#comment-84245 Mike Thu, 19 Apr 2007 21:02:39 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/#comment-84245 I'll definitely vouch for the accuracy of Popular Mechanic's findings. I went through six different brands of bulbs before my wife and I settled on the N:Vision soft white bulbs. They were far and away the closest to incandescent light in our eyes. In fact, they were the only bulbs we tried that my lovely bride decreed to be acceptable. I'll definitely be heading to HD this weekend to pick up some bulbs from the remaining incandescents in our home. I’ll definitely vouch for the accuracy of Popular Mechanic’s findings. I went through six different brands of bulbs before my wife and I settled on the N:Vision soft white bulbs. They were far and away the closest to incandescent light in our eyes. In fact, they were the only bulbs we tried that my lovely bride decreed to be acceptable. I’ll definitely be heading to HD this weekend to pick up some bulbs from the remaining incandescents in our home.

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]]> By: Mike Panic http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/comment-page-1/#comment-84243 Mike Panic Thu, 19 Apr 2007 20:40:48 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/#comment-84243 If they aren't daylight balanced, I won't buy them. I currently have GE Reveals which are enhanced daylight spectrum bulbs. If I'm in a room with "yellow" bulbs too long I feel really depressed. Recently wrote an article about it, <a href="http://www.randomn3ss.com/2007/02/01/now-i-can-see-the-light-for-under-3-bucks/" rel="nofollow">Now I can see the light</a> which explains how Kelvin temps work and light sources can influence moods. If they aren’t daylight balanced, I won’t buy them. I currently have GE Reveals which are enhanced daylight spectrum bulbs. If I’m in a room with “yellow” bulbs too long I feel really depressed. Recently wrote an article about it, Now I can see the light which explains how Kelvin temps work and light sources can influence moods.

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]]> By: Greg http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/comment-page-1/#comment-84240 Greg Thu, 19 Apr 2007 19:36:23 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/#comment-84240 Last year I switched several of the light bulbs in my apartment with CF bulbs. Rather than saving on my electric bill, I did it to cut down on heat. It made a big difference on my comfort level not having all of the heat that is generated by incandescent bulbs. I would be willing to be it has made a difference on how often I run my air conditioner as well. Last year I switched several of the light bulbs in my apartment with CF bulbs. Rather than saving on my electric bill, I did it to cut down on heat. It made a big difference on my comfort level not having all of the heat that is generated by incandescent bulbs. I would be willing to be it has made a difference on how often I run my air conditioner as well.

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]]> By: www.greendope.com http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/comment-page-1/#comment-84239 www.greendope.com Thu, 19 Apr 2007 19:35:59 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/#comment-84239 <strong>Home Depot to Give Away Compact Fluorescent Bulbs this Sunday ? Get Rich Slowly...</strong> Home Depot is giving away free compact fluorescent bulbs this Sunday in honor of Earth Day. You can see for yourself at Home Depot's website, http://www.homedepot.com. I'm getting me a free bulb!...

Home Depot to Give Away Compact Fluorescent Bulbs this Sunday ? Get Rich Slowly…

Home Depot is giving away free compact fluorescent bulbs this Sunday in honor of Earth Day. You can see for yourself at Home Depot’s website, http://www.homedepot.com. I’m getting me a free bulb!…

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]]> By: Beth http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/comment-page-1/#comment-84238 Beth Thu, 19 Apr 2007 19:33:57 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/#comment-84238 Whenever our bulbs burn out, we replace them with CFL bulbs. We had older CFLs at first and that kinda sucked for hall lights since they took a few seconds to light up and by then you're in the next room. But the newer models come on pretty instantly. I hate having to stand on a stepladder and change high lights, and with CFLs, I'll hardly ever have to do it again! Whenever our bulbs burn out, we replace them with CFL bulbs. We had older CFLs at first and that kinda sucked for hall lights since they took a few seconds to light up and by then you’re in the next room. But the newer models come on pretty instantly. I hate having to stand on a stepladder and change high lights, and with CFLs, I’ll hardly ever have to do it again!

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]]> By: Rick http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/comment-page-1/#comment-84237 Rick Thu, 19 Apr 2007 18:58:34 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/#comment-84237 I think usually people complain about the light from CFL bulbs simply because it's not what they're used to. I just bought a house and thought I'd give CFLs a try. I installed one in one of my rooms. And yes, the light is different (at least the kind of bulb I got). But after just a few minutes, I don't even notice the difference, and then walking into the next room with a normal light bult, that seems weird. My CFL reaches full brightness in just a few seconds. I'm definitely pleased with it. I think usually people complain about the light from CFL bulbs simply because it’s not what they’re used to. I just bought a house and thought I’d give CFLs a try. I installed one in one of my rooms. And yes, the light is different (at least the kind of bulb I got). But after just a few minutes, I don’t even notice the difference, and then walking into the next room with a normal light bult, that seems weird. My CFL reaches full brightness in just a few seconds. I’m definitely pleased with it.

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]]> By: Hazzard http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/comment-page-1/#comment-84236 Hazzard Thu, 19 Apr 2007 18:52:00 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/#comment-84236 Initially, I didn't like that these lights take a little bit to warm up and get to their full brightness. I've long since gotten used to that though. I targeted CF bulbs for the areas of our house that we use A LOT. The kitchen, my office etc. By using a CF bulb in a desk lamp with a tan shade, I've found that it puts off a very nice warm glow. I use that almost exclusively in the office now. By using these lights where we have the lights on the most, we are saving a significant amount of money. I also use these on our outdoor lights since they are on so much. Initially, I didn’t like that these lights take a little bit to warm up and get to their full brightness. I’ve long since gotten used to that though.

I targeted CF bulbs for the areas of our house that we use A LOT. The kitchen, my office etc. By using a CF bulb in a desk lamp with a tan shade, I’ve found that it puts off a very nice warm glow. I use that almost exclusively in the office now.

By using these lights where we have the lights on the most, we are saving a significant amount of money. I also use these on our outdoor lights since they are on so much.

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]]> By: Jack http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/comment-page-1/#comment-84235 Jack Thu, 19 Apr 2007 18:42:31 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/#comment-84235 I think the CF bulbs are getting better and better at emulating the light of a regular incandescent bulb. Certainly, better than when I first started using them. Now it's hard for me to tell the difference. I can't wait until LEDs come in and replace all these CF bulbs though :D I think the CF bulbs are getting better and better at emulating the light of a regular incandescent bulb. Certainly, better than when I first started using them. Now it’s hard for me to tell the difference.

I can’t wait until LEDs come in and replace all these CF bulbs though :D

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]]> By: David C http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/comment-page-1/#comment-84234 David C Thu, 19 Apr 2007 18:16:46 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/#comment-84234 I hate the light these horrible bulbs deliver. I hate the light these horrible bulbs deliver.

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]]> By: Milan Negovan http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/comment-page-1/#comment-84233 Milan Negovan Thu, 19 Apr 2007 17:48:24 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/#comment-84233 As renters, we've moved quite a few times in our life. For the past N years, I'd replace whatever light bulbs were within my reach with fluorescent ones from Home Depot. It *is* a great way to lower your bill. As you mentioned, they are more expensive, but the savings from their efficiency take over in the long run. For example, apartments love putting four-five 80 Watt (I guess) incandescents light bulbs in bathrooms. Their fluorescent counterparts, taken together, draw less than a single 80 Watt incandescent bulb! As renters, we’ve moved quite a few times in our life. For the past N years, I’d replace whatever light bulbs were within my reach with fluorescent ones from Home Depot.

It *is* a great way to lower your bill. As you mentioned, they are more expensive, but the savings from their efficiency take over in the long run.

For example, apartments love putting four-five 80 Watt (I guess) incandescents light bulbs in bathrooms. Their fluorescent counterparts, taken together, draw less than a single 80 Watt incandescent bulb!

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]]> By: GreaterFalls.com » Blog Archive » Weekend List http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/comment-page-1/#comment-84230 GreaterFalls.com » Blog Archive » Weekend List Thu, 19 Apr 2007 16:56:26 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/#comment-84230 [...] you can visit our local Home Depot and get a free compact-fluorescent lightbulb as part of the company’s recognition of “earth day.” 2. Local booster club Pulse-Great Falls is sponsoring a “Bring [...]

[...] you can visit our local Home Depot and get a free compact-fluorescent lightbulb as part of the company’s recognition of “earth day.” 2. Local booster club Pulse-Great Falls is sponsoring a “Bring [...]

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]]> By: molly http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/comment-page-1/#comment-84229 molly Thu, 19 Apr 2007 16:48:07 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/19/home-depot-to-give-away-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-this-sunday/#comment-84229 Is it really sad that I totally forgot that my anniversary is Sunday until I read this post? Ooh, maybe I can take the Mr. to Home Depot and get him some compact fluorescent light bulbs as a "gift." How romantic is THAT? Thanks for the reminder... and thank goodness Earth Day is on the same day every year. :-) Is it really sad that I totally forgot that my anniversary is Sunday until I read this post? Ooh, maybe I can take the Mr. to Home Depot and get him some compact fluorescent light bulbs as a “gift.” How romantic is THAT?

Thanks for the reminder… and thank goodness Earth Day is on the same day every year. :-)

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