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Attention all Toronto residents, did you know that the Home Depot and Canadian Tire are eligible to receive a free lightbulb? Known as the Spring Turn On Event select stores will be distributing CFL’s (energy efficient light bulbs) again this Saturday and Sunday. These stores will also be offering a $4 discount on specialty CFL’s and a $10 discount on powerbars with timers.

If you think about how much would it really cost to replace all your traditional light bulbs in your house for the energy-efficient, earth friendly ones? Likely not a lot and add to that the savings from the energy reduction for the light bulb’s demand; a CFL uses 75% less energy than a traditional bulb. Plus CFL’s have a much longer average life span, in the range of 6 to 15 times longer than a traditional light bulb. Phrasing it that way how can you not afford to change your bulbs.