Q: I have a two-bulb fluorescent fixture in the basement that flickers when I turn on the light. The lights eventually stop flickering, but it is sure annoying in the meantime. Can you tell me what I ...
Q: My home is about 20 years old. My problem is with the lights in the kitchen. Sometimes they work and sometimes they don’t. When I turn on the switch, the light flickers or just partially lights. I ...
Flickering lights in the house can be due to any number of issues, some very serious indeed. Our guide reveals eight common ...
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U.S. scientists have developed a new kind of light bulb — one that is long-lasting, flicker-free and shatterproof. Researchers at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C., hope that the new ...
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