Skylights would be a great ...

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 19:51:00 GMT

Skylights would be a great idea for the big box stores. I just have not seen them in my area. I find it a little disappointing that the local morning news occasionally has HD show people how to save money on their bills by adding lower wattage lights and insulation to pipes, but they (HD/Lowes) don't practice what they preach in their stores. I'm in NJ, New England's warehouse and shipping depot.

Just a guess, but I'd bet ...

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 22:19:00 GMT

Just a guess, but I'd bet that they've considered it and decided that the CFLs make the fixtures look just a little bit less attractive, either because of the funny bulb shapes or because the light they put out is a bit different from incandescent. When you're trying to sell a product, anything that makes it look a little less desirable will translate into reduced sales.

I don't think it's because the home improvement centers are clueless or don't care about energy efficiency: all the ones I've been in have skylights in the roof to let in natural (and free) light, and supplement it with what I believe are fairly efficient light fixtures.

Zillow Advice: Home Improvement - Lights and Home Improvement Centers

Skylights would be a great ...

Just a guess, but I'd bet ...