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How can I replace failing ballasts in recessed CFL housings if I don't have access to the attic?

I have a set of recessed CFL (4-pin) lights and a few of the ballasts are failing (CFLs fail to start randomly, even after replacing them with new sets). They are NHPSIC-626ELAT, CFL (4-pin) ...
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What new technology replacements are available for incandescent globe light bulbs for the bathroom vanity light?

I have a bathroom vanity light fixture with a row of exposed globe light bulbs. They had been burning up recently, and I was wondering if there are reliable CFL or LED globe bulbs available as a ...
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LED lightbulb for outdoor, enclosed, timer-controlled porch light? [closed]

Can anyone recommend a reliable LED A19 lightbulb (60W equivalent) that can work when ALL of the following are true? Installed outdoors, but not exposed to moisture Inside a fully enclosed porch ...
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Where can I find Non-ugly ceiling mounted CFL or LED lamp holders? [closed]

I've got a small space I'd like to illuminate using a low-profile, ceiling-mounted fixture like these from Leviton. But those are incredibly ugly—not something I'd want to install anywhere except a ...
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What are the pros and cons of LED vs CFL vs incandescent bulbs for outdoor lighting?

I'm planning to install some light on my balcony and was just wondering what would be the best choice of lamp. I live in a relatively cold climate, and the current temperature at night is around ...