Among all of the different countertop materials and appliances, kitchen lighting seems to be overlooked -- and these ideas go ...

How you light your home is a personal decision. Some prefer LED bulbs that create warm white accent lighting to ensure their home feels cozy. Others prefer maximum brightness, which feels more modern.

I wanted to give my kitchen a modern look without spending a lot, so I tried these LEDs from Amazon. At $24, they're much cheaper than fully integrated kitchen lights or installing a smart light kit.

LED lights are the latest thing in home lighting, using less energy and lasting longer than their incandescent cousins. How do they work? Find out in the latest installment of Appliance Science.