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TIM CARTER
The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
10-07-2007

Why light bulbs seem to die early
TIM CARTER
Date: 10-07-2007, Sunday
Section: REAL ESTATE
Edtion: All Editions
Column: ASK THE BUILDER

DEAR TIM: Light bulbs in my home are burning out more quickly than ever. After a few days a new bulb will not work. Are new light bulbs not high-quality any longer? When I go to buy new bulbs, it's very confusing. There are so many choices, I don't know which energy-saving light bulbs to buy. Is there a real difference between all of the light bulbs I see at the stores? Diane T., Bellevue, Wash.

DEAR DIANE: Hundreds of thousands of light bulbs are buried alive in landfills or broken at recycling facilities. ...

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