While you can find a CFL to fit most light fixtures these days, it’s a mistake to think they’re directly equivalent to incandescent bulbs. Like most things, CFLs present us with a series of trade-offs. You’ll have to do some thinking if you’d like to enjoy the energy saving benefits of CFLs without being surprised by their little quirks.

Lighter Footstep has put together a quick guide to living with CFLs in the real world. Consider a few of these ideas, and your personal transition to CFL life should be painless and stress-free.

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