Which features should I look for when purchasing light bulbs?

There are many different features that will elevate your lighting, including <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Lighting-Light-Bulbs/Highly-Rated/Full-Spectrum/60-Watt/N-5yc1vZbmbuZbwo5oZ1z1psf7Z1z1u6nl?emt=plpfaq_2504_lightbulbs" style="text-decoration: underline;">full-spectrum</a>, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Lighting-Light-Bulbs/Highly-Rated/Energy-Saving/60-Watt/N-5yc1vZbmbuZbwo5oZ1z0u085Z1z1u6nl?emt=plpfaq_2504_lightbulbs" style="text-decoration: underline;">energy saving</a>, and <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Lighting-Light-Bulbs/Highly-Rated/Dimmable/60-Watt/N-5yc1vZbmbuZbwo5oZ1z0u4xvZ1z1u6nl?emt=plpfaq_2504_lightbulbs" style="text-decoration: underline;">dimmable</a>.

What's the difference between a medium (E26) and candelabra (E12) screw base, and which one do I need?

<a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Lighting-Light-Bulbs/Medium/N-5yc1vZbmbuZ1z0toql?emt=plpfaq_2504_lightbulbs" style="text-decoration: underline;">Medium (E26) base bulbs</a> are the most common size for household lamps and fixtures, while <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Lighting-Light-Bulbs/Candelabra/N-5yc1vZbmbuZ1z0toah?emt=plpfaq_2504_lightbulbs" style="text-decoration: underline;">candelabra (E12) bases</a> are smaller and typically used in chandeliers, decorative fixtures, and nightlights. To choose the right one, look at the base of your old bulb or the fixture socket – if it's larger and standard-sized, you need an E26, while smaller ones are E12.

I'm replacing a fixture in my dining room, and the old bulb was a funny shape. What's the difference between a candle and a bent-tip candle shape, and when would I use them?

<a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Lighting-Light-Bulbs/Candle/N-5yc1vZbmbuZ1z17hnl?emt=plpfaq_2504_lightbulbs" style="text-decoration: underline;">Candle bulbs</a>, with their classic flame-like shape, add a touch of elegance to chandeliers and decorative fixtures; the <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Lighting-Light-Bulbs/Bent-Tip-Candle/N-5yc1vZbmbuZ1z21m6l?emt=plpfaq_2504_lightbulbs" style="text-decoration: underline;">bent-tip candle</a> variation enhances this by offering a more ornate and softer lighting effect. Both types are great for creating a warm, inviting ambiance in your dining or living room.