When asked, most homeowners in Eugene would say that they are sure their home has copper electrical wiring. Many people have no idea that any other material has been used for residential wiring in the past half-century. Sadly, they are misinformed. For around a decade, from the mid-60s to mid-70s, some builders chose to save …
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Most Eugene homeowners would tell you that their homes are relatively energy efficient. They are careful about using large energy consumers like the heating and cooling systems and try to be mindful about turning off lights and fans when leaving a room. But recent studies have revealed that the average house in the United States …
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It can be hard to believe your eyes when you glance at a wall in your Eugene home and see smoke coming from an electrical outlet. Most people’s first reaction is to rub their eyes and walk nearer to look at the outlet and the hopefully mistaken image. But when they realize that smoke is …
Ask anyone in Eugene, and they will tell you that flickering lights are more than just a little annoying. But what they are not aware of, is that those flickering lights can signify a severe electrical problem in your home. And if left uncorrected, it could lead to an electrical fire or life-threatening electrical shock.
Most homeowners are unaware that there could be anything but copper wiring zigzagging through their homes. But if you are the proud owner of one of the very charming older homes in Eugene, you could have aluminum electrical wiring. And that can be a shock if you are not familiar with this type of wiring …
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Many residents have spent the last year-plus working from home in a ramshackle office that was once a dining table or a guest bedroom. At first, the space seemed like a great option and the perfect solution to issues outside of your control. But as the weeks turned to months, you discovered that your home …
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Most homeowners give little thought to the electrical outlets in their homes. The only time we pay much attention to these essential features is when there are not enough of them to charge all of our electronics and toys. Even when the outlet or box appears to be loose or damaged, we overlook that minor …
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When homeowners are looking for affordable ways to increase the security around their homes, video cameras are often one of the first options they explore. A professionally installed camera system offers far more benefits than just the single image from a doorbell camera, without the high cost of a monitored system from a security company. …
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Many homeowners in the area are excited to have the option to add a fireplace to their house, condo, or apartment. Electric fireplaces make the installation process far less complex and destructive than adding a traditional wood-burning option, and they are much easier to use. If you are thinking about this stylish and functional upgrade, …
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Residents throughout are eager to have a video doorbell installed for added security and safety. Every day there are stories on the news about porch pirates stealing packages delivered to houses across the country. And even worse are the brazen criminals who actually knock on your door before breaking into your home or storming in …
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