What are some popular brands of light bulbs?

Some popular brands known for high-quality light bulbs include <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Lighting-Light-Bulbs/Philips/HomeKit/N-5yc1vZbmbuZ15bZ1z0kb2w?emt=plpfaq_2504_lightbulbs" style="text-decoration: underline;">Philips</a>, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Lighting-Light-Bulbs/YANSUN/HomeKit/N-5yc1vZbmbuZqinZ1z0kb2w?emt=plpfaq_2504_lightbulbs" style="text-decoration: underline;">YANSUN</a>, and <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Lighting-Light-Bulbs/Philips-Hue/HomeKit/N-5yc1vZbmbuZpooZ1z0kb2w?emt=plpfaq_2504_lightbulbs" style="text-decoration: underline;">Philips Hue</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.

What's the proper way to dispose of old light bulbs?

To responsibly dispose of your old bulbs and find out which ones require special handling, read our <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/c/ab/how-to-dispose-of-light-bulbs/9ba683603be9fa5395fab901b263d806?emt=plpfaq_2504_lightbulbs" style="text-decoration: underline;">How to Dispose of Light Bulbs guide</a>. We want to help you stay safe and keep the environment healthy.