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Finally upgraded my living room lights—anyone else tried smart bulbs?

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Switching to energy-saving bulbs: how many of your lights are actually LEDs?

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Lighting tweaks made my workspace way better

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How picky are you about lighting setup at home?

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Easy tricks to make your room lighting feel cozy and inviting

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Pendant lights vs recessed lighting for kitchen makeover?

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Finally got smart bulbs, now my house feels haunted

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If you could redo your home's lighting from scratch, what would you change?

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