Five affordable LEDs to replace that burnt-out light

Light bulbs used to be throw-away purchases meant to last a year, tops. Now, with incandescents on the way out and LEDs on the way in, things are changing fast. Buying a bulb means choosing a light that you'll be living with for years, maybe decades. The good news is that 2014 has seen a veritable bumper crop of value-priced LEDs from reputable manufacturers. You've never had more legitimate LED options than you have today -- and you've never seen prices this low.