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If it's a voltage issue you can sometimes find soft-start modules. They're simple little discs that sit between the socket and bulb that reduce startup voltage. Warmup is when the filament is most vulnerable.
There are also voltage regulator/reducer circuits that work full-time but the cost is a bit more. Also, if your voltage problem fluctuates, these generally drop the brightness too much when household voltage is normal.
You could try hologen bulbs. Or "long life" bulbs. They're less vulnerable.
Check with neighbors for their experiences. You might have better luck if several of you approach the power company at the same time.
Do you live next to a train or in a flight path? Both can cause vibration issues. I used to have an office near the San Jose airport and our outside light would pop once a week when the facade vibrated. Nice.
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