1.   Some are fitted with halogen bulbs for overall punch, or spots to light specific objects or to highlight.

2.   Although halogen bulbs use less energy than standard incandescent bulbs, they burn hotter.

3.   Because of fire safety issues, take care not to place the lamp, especially one with a halogen bulb, too close to objects.

4.   Compact, low-voltage halogen bulbs provide a bright white light, and reflector bulbs focus light.

5.   For decorative purposes, though, the small, push-in halogen bulbs and fixtures may be more useful.

6.   Halogen cook tops, which have powerful halogen bulbs embedded in a smooth ceramic stove, run a close second.

7.   Halogen bulbs on track lighting bring out the jewel colors of the rugs.

8.   Like incandescents, halogens have an internal filament, but the halogen bulbs are filled with halogen gas.

9.   Never touch a halogen bulb with bare fingers.

10.   That type of halogen bulb creates a more natural pure white light than normal bulbs, and halogen bulb manufacturers claim they last longer.