Originally Posted By: peter
Originally Posted By: canuckInOR
we haven't found a CFL that will last longer than 6 months in our kitchen.

Are they designed to be used in kitchens? Perhaps they aren't steam-proof.
I've not yet seen a CFL packaged in a way to signify a particular use, other than "outdoor". If it were steam related, I'd expect the bulbs with problems to be over the stove and sink, but that's not the case.