Where is the best place to use CFLs in my home?
Use them in fixtures or lamps that are on for two or more hours a day. High use lighting areas may include the kitchen, living room, rec room and/or outdoor fixtures. On average, there are 21 fixtures and lamps in a home that could utilize CFLs. Note: Turning the CFL off and on in short periods of time or using the CFL in airtight fixtures or areas of high moisture content reduces its life.