[jdsteel]

I gave up on the CFL bulbs because they didnt last as long as advertised and the reported negative health effects. I am systematically replacing my incandescents with LED lights though because they do offer real savings over the long term, they last for years and the price is coming down.

EXACTLY!!!

[Hoodat]

In the winter, I would highly recommend incandescent bulbs. They help reduce my heating bill. They are 100% efficient. Five percent of the energy they use goes towards lighting my house. The other 95% goes towards heating it. 100% efficient!