Question 1

How long do LED bulbs last?

Accepted Answer

[LED bulbs](https://www.homebase.co.uk/lighting\-electrical/led\-lighting.list) can last up to 50,000 hours and dimmable LED bulbs can last up to 100,000 hours, so you may not have to buy a replacement bulb for up to 10 years.

Learn more about fitting [LED lighting at home](https://www.homebase.co.uk/ideas\-advice/lighting\-and\-electrical/led\-buying\-guide/).

Question 2

How do I hang LED lights?

Accepted Answer

It depends on what [LED lights](https://www.homebase.co.uk/lighting\-electrical/led\-lighting.list) you're hanging. An LED light bulb will slot into a socket while fairy lights can be draped over nails or stuck using adhesive wall strips. Strip lights, meanwhile, usually have adhesive tape on the back so you can stick them directly to a surface. Pop into your [nearest Homebase](https://store.homebase.co.uk/) lighting shop and showroom and chat with one of our experts.

Question 3

Can I recycle light bulbs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, in some cases it's possible to recycle your [light bulbs](https://www.homebase.co.uk/lighting\-electrical/lighting/light\-bulbs.list). But, if you have halogen or incandescent bulbs, wrap them in paper and put them in your waste bin as they can't be recycled.

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