That annoying flicker could indicate a bigger problem. A flickering lamp, sconce, or ceiling light might seem harmless. In fact, it might be so subtle that you barely notice it at first. But you ...

The hair dryer routinely trips the breaker and kills power to the second floor. The kitchen lights dim when you run the microwave. The air conditioner can only cool one room at a time on a sweltering ...

Did your lights flicker for a second around 9 a.m. on Oct. 15? If so, you are far from alone, and no, it's not a glitch in reality. This light flickering, though brief, occurred across the central ...