In Sweden, IKEA has a line of prefab homes BoKlok.  Now they bring some of their prefab knowledge to the US by teaming up with ReadyMade magazine to show these ReadyMade Signature Modular Dwellings at at locations along the West Coast.

Announcements from LightFair this week lit up the news world.  Lighting Science Group introduced cheap 40-watt and 60-watt replacement Definity LEDs,  Philips announced a brighter, 60-watt replacement called the Endura LED and Osram Sylvania announced a bright 60-watt replacement LED that outputs 810 lumens. Before purchasing any bulbk, to test the lighting, but also check out this Lighting Facts Label to help understand the numbers. The Osram Sylvania LED is dimmable, contains no mercury, and will be available for purchase late August 2010.  Pricing is not yet set but Click here to learn more.