Many of us don’t realize that our home’s lighting system actually takes up a huge percent of the power we use. This means that you can save a lot of money on your lights if you know how to make the most of your system. We all need lights to function after dark, below are some tips on how you can cut cost on your lighting system. New Bulbs If you’re still using those old, incandescent bulbs, it’s about time for you to get a new set of light bulbs. Incandescent bulbs use a lot of power and are not very efficient.

Switch to energy friendly bulbs that will not only cut down your power bill, but they will also help you save on maintenance. These bulbs tend to last longer than other bulbs, so you won't need to keep on replacing them. Dimmers, Sensors and Timers Install dimmers, sensors and timers in your home’s lighting system. Dimmers are little knobs that let you control how bright or dim a light gets. Sensors turn the light on only when they’re triggered and it automatically turns the light off after some time. Timers let you set the light to turn on and off during specific times. These tools help you cut power usage and manage your lights better. Before buying one of these, check if it actually woks with your light bulb. 

These tools help you cut power usage and manage your lights better. Before buying one of these, check if it actually woks with your light bulb. System, Believe it or not, you can actually get bulbs that you can control your mobile device using an app, like many LED light bulb sets. They work through a network and often connects to your device’s Bluetooth setting. This makes it easier for you to manage your lighting system, and you get a number of modern features.