How to have longer lasting CFL Bulbs

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Ever since we switched our home lighting over to CFL bulbs, I've discovered that they wear out twice as fast if you turn them on and off alot, as you would if you were attempting to save electricity.

Some nights I may decide to go downstairs for a snack or a drink of water, and turn on just enough lights so I don't fall to my death in the dark. To cure this potentially expensive problem I bought a night light, with an off/on switch. This way we can turn out all of the lights in the evening, all except the room we are in of course. We are provided with enough light to safely maneuver to where we need to get, without flicking on/off the CFL lights thereby saving on cost and energy. Many times I leave the nightlight on and the last one home turns it off.

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