My sister has one of these Nightstick rechargeable floodlights and uses it for crawlspaces and poking around the yard after dark. It throws a strong beam — 600 lumens on high, 225 on low — and the single push-button switch is easy to find by feel. What makes it extra useful are the three built-in magnets and the detachable hook, which rotates 360 degrees so you can clamp it onto a pipe, car hood, or garage door and work hands-free. It recharges from either AC or DC power. — MF

To brighten up our dim living room, I bought two of these 69” Sunmory LED floor lamps. The large disc-shaped LED head produces a lot of light without the harsh glare of a bulb-style torchiere. Using the remote, I can adjust both brightness and color temperature — cool and bright during the day, warm and low in the evening. The head tilts and rotates, so I can aim the light wherever I need it. They feel solidly built for the price, with a heavy base that doesn’t tip. Two now light the room beautifully. — MF

This minimalist bedside lamp has a touch-sensitive top that cycles through three brightness levels with a tap — perfect for fumble-free nighttime control. It has built-in USB ports for charging devices. It's small so it doesn't take up much bedside table space and has a stable base that prevents tipping. — MF