I have a fluorescent light in my kitchen with 2 - 40 watt bulbs.
The light is very dim. Always has been. I'd like to change this to a
brighter fluorescent light.
What should I look for?
I was thinking of something with 4 bulbs in it because I'd ratehr err
on the side of too much vs too little light.

Maybe 4 - 4 foot bulbs - 80 watts each.

Or should I change it to an incandescent light?

Or one of those round fluorescent lights.

Hell, I have no clue. Can someone provide me one?
I'd like a well lit kitchen so I can see as I prepare the meals.
I would like to spend less then $100.

And, What is a T-8 bulb? Do I need to make sure I get this??



Also, a different light.......I have 4 incandescent recessed lights in
my bed room. I wouod like to put a dimmer switch on circuit. BUT, I
want one that looks just like a "normal" switch. All the way up is
full on, all the way down is off and a dimmer in between. I can seem
to find one in the stores around here. Is there such a thing?