Lights flickering in your home might seem like a cause for concern, especially if you’re unfamiliar with how home electrical systems work. While flickering lights can stem from a major electrical ...

This is an LED bulb that fits into a recessed light fixture. It can become an annoying strobe light in your home. (Tim Carter) Analysis by Tim Carter Q: I feel like I’m going to have a seizure. I’ve ...

TRIAC-dimmers were originally designed to dim incandescent filament lamps. The elimination of these lamp types increases the need for alternative dimming methods. The use of TRIAC-dimmers in ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

Despite the Republican party’s best, yet misguided efforts, incandescent bulbs are on their way out. Energy-efficient lighting like CFLs and LEDs are fast becoming the norm, and it was only a matter ...

For many, strolling around neighborhoods to look at the holiday light displays is an annual tradition that brings twinkling cheer. But with the rise of LED lights in the last decade, some of the joy ...