The Problem:
    I often get asked the question "Why do my light bulbs keep burning out, it seems like I'm constantly replacing them."  Light bulbs typically go out for one of a few reasons, the obvious one is it has simply reached its life expectancy and can not take any more.  Sometimes bulbs are located near a door that gets shut too hard sometimes or near a door that is constantly used like near a garage door or the front door of your home that constantly jar's the bulb making it weaker and weaker each time.  Another reason bulbs go out is because of slight variations in voltage.  Voltage that supplies your home is constantly changing (maybe you will occasionally see your lights get brighter or more dim) and with the variation in voltage your bulbs will be affected unfortunately in a negative way.  Finally, it doesn't pay off to buy cheap light bulbs.  Believe it or not it makes a big difference in the brand of light bulb you buy, I'm not pushing any certain brand just don't buy the cheapest one on the shelf. 
The solution: 
    Compact florescent (CFL) bulbs are much more durable than a regular incandescent and will also save you money in the long run.  Using CFL's in the areas where doors get slammed or need special attention will likely save you some headache and some money.
    Whole house surge protection will solve most voltage variations by leveling out the voltage that is supplied to you home and ultimatly save the bulbs from burning out so quickly.
    Cheap light bulbs are cheap.  Your best bet to solve this predicament is not to buy cheap bulbs.

    Considering we have had some disastrous weather recently I thought it would be a good idea to provide some information about surge protection.  We most commonly think of power strips that we plug into a wall as a surge protector.  Unfortunately most people don't realize that a power strip is not going to protect that brand new flat screen tv or computer you just bought, it is simply used to have more outlets to plug things in.  There is a difference between a power strip and a surge protector. 
    Whole house surge protection can be installed in less than an hour for much less than the cost to replace a tv or computer.  Typically when a home is affected by a significant surge it will ruin any electronics plugged into an outlet.  Tv's, computers, microwaves, stoves, and most anything with sensitive electronics.  We have installed many whole house surge protection systems but usually after someone experiences a huge loss do they have one installed.  Do yourself a favor and protect your home before it's too late.