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JP's Home Services

903 Scovill St
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JP's Home Services

903 Scovill St
5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to JP’s Homeservices! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Jeff is more than a handyman!He has gone above and beyond title of a handyman. He does great work in a timely manner and I am always very pleased with the outcome! I would recommend Jeff to anyone for anything. "

Daryon M on September 2025

Welcome to JP’s Homeservices! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Jeff is more than a handyman!He has gone above and beyond title of a handyman. He does great work in a timely manner and I am always very pleased with the outcome! I would recommend Jeff to anyone for anything. "

Daryon M on September 2025

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Accent Tel USA

3501 Bessie Coleman Blvd, Suite 25203
4.89(
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Accent Tel USA

3501 Bessie Coleman Blvd, Suite 25203
4.89(
9
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
16 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Our Company provides a one-stop solution for all of your voice, internet, and telecom needs. Leveraging the Cloud we provide your Office state-of-the-art telephones for little or no upfront cost striving to keep your monthly costs the same. Sound too good to be true? Give us a call and we will show you how.

"Telephone System - Install or Upgrade - For Business "

Anthony O on September 2025

Our Company provides a one-stop solution for all of your voice, internet, and telecom needs. Leveraging the Cloud we provide your Office state-of-the-art telephones for little or no upfront cost striving to keep your monthly costs the same. Sound too good to be true? Give us a call and we will show you how.

"Telephone System - Install or Upgrade - For Business "

Anthony O on September 2025

Swinderman Engineering Services

5414 Goldeneye Road
4.88(
30
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Swinderman Engineering Services

5414 Goldeneye Road
4.88(
30
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

Swinderman Engineering Services is Central Illinois’ leading Technology Installation Company. We handle all of your low voltage cabling and custom installation needs from Home Theater to Surveillance Camera Systems to Access Control.

"I was very pleased with my tv mount installation. Only took an hour and it looks great. They were able to perform the service within two days after I made an inquiry. I will use them for any other home audio/video projects that I need to have done."

John G on May 2021

Swinderman Engineering Services is Central Illinois’ leading Technology Installation Company. We handle all of your low voltage cabling and custom installation needs from Home Theater to Surveillance Camera Systems to Access Control.

"I was very pleased with my tv mount installation. Only took an hour and it looks great. They were able to perform the service within two days after I made an inquiry. I will use them for any other home audio/video projects that I need to have done."

John G on May 2021

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10 years of experience

I have been involved in trades since the early 1990's. I returned to college, at the age of 32, to earn a degree in trade sciences and received a B.S. in 2005. I am a Jack of all trades so to speak. if I look at a project and don't feel comfortable that I can do a professional job, I will gladly recommend someone that is qualified for free.

I have been involved in trades since the early 1990's. I returned to college, at the age of 32, to earn a degree in trade sciences and received a B.S. in 2005. I am a Jack of all trades so to speak. if I look at a project and don't feel comfortable that I can do a professional job, I will gladly recommend someone that is qualified for free.

Browns Renovation

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Browns Renovation

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Specializing in all projects big or small from minor electrical, painting, fixture installations, plumbing, to hauling and demolition. Insured and cheaper than the big names!

Specializing in all projects big or small from minor electrical, painting, fixture installations, plumbing, to hauling and demolition. Insured and cheaper than the big names!

Rent A Hubby

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Rent A Hubby

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Rent A Hubby handyman service offers all types of repairs around your home. With 37 years of experience in Electrical, Heating, Airconditioning. Rent A Hubby also offers handyman services like Bathroom remodel, Kitchen remodels, Electrical repairs, Simple household repairs, Lawn mowering just about everthing else.

Rent A Hubby handyman service offers all types of repairs around your home. With 37 years of experience in Electrical, Heating, Airconditioning. Rent A Hubby also offers handyman services like Bathroom remodel, Kitchen remodels, Electrical repairs, Simple household repairs, Lawn mowering just about everthing else.

Latham Solutions Heating & Cooling

5.00(
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Latham Solutions Heating & Cooling

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Latham Solutions heating & cooling offers 24/7 service with no over time. Works on all makes and models. Maintenance to service to installs we cover it all with affordable pricing and 100% satisfaction guaranteed.

"Chris came highly recommended and for good reason. He did a great job on our HVAC and my mothers hot water heater. He was responsive and attentive to our needs. Is great at fielding questions that helped us make educated decisions. Appreciate his and his teams dedication."

Melissa P on September 2022

Latham Solutions heating & cooling offers 24/7 service with no over time. Works on all makes and models. Maintenance to service to installs we cover it all with affordable pricing and 100% satisfaction guaranteed.

"Chris came highly recommended and for good reason. He did a great job on our HVAC and my mothers hot water heater. He was responsive and attentive to our needs. Is great at fielding questions that helped us make educated decisions. Appreciate his and his teams dedication."

Melissa P on September 2022

Parrish & Son

2186 County Road 3000 N
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Parrish & Son

2186 County Road 3000 N
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i have a to private small business. i do electrical, plumbing, handy man, appliance replacement and some repairs. also Assembly, tv mounting, exterior painting, dryer duct cleaning. exterior cleaning, tankless water heater installation and repair, carpentry

i have a to private small business. i do electrical, plumbing, handy man, appliance replacement and some repairs. also Assembly, tv mounting, exterior painting, dryer duct cleaning. exterior cleaning, tankless water heater installation and repair, carpentry

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

If you need to run a wire from the meter to the breaker box, start by turning off the power using the main switch to avoid injury risks from live wires. Then, locate the ground wire from your meter and connect it to the ground bar of the breaker box. Connect the neutral wire using the same method to improve your circuit efficiency.

Next, locate the hot wires running from the main switch to the meter. To connect them to the correct terminals from meter to breaker, unscrew the nuts of the breaker hotwire terminals, insert the positive hotwire, and ensure it’s firmly attached. Finally, secure the wires with electrical tape and wire tie cables before re-securing your breaker box. Keep in mind that this process can be dangerous, so don’t hesitate to hire a local electrician.

Unfortunately, a partial power outage without a tripped breaker often means you have a major wiring issue or that the breaker itself is going bad. When the power is out in one room but the breaker is not tripped, you need to call an electrician as soon as possible to identify the cause of the problem and repair it.

To upgrade electrical systems in older homes, you might need to reroute new wires with lath and plaster walls. That’s because it’s more challenging to get inside the walls of an older home compared to a modern home, which usually uses drywall. But there are easier ways to level up your electrical game in an older home. For instance, you can swap out an old furnace for a new electric heat pump, or you could use a heat pump for water heating.

First, check the current electrical code in your area to ensure spaces you’re considering meet the requirements. After that, your outlet’s location is up to you. If you’re moving it to hide wiring, you may want to move it in a spot that will also be hidden from view, such as behind a media center or table. As long as you meet the spacing guidelines set by electrical codes, you should be able to pick any spot in your home for an outlet. 

You can add an electrical outlet outside by sending a wire through the wall from an existing interior outlet. Without having to open up walls, you can thread a new electrical cable from the existing outlet through the wall and to the exterior. You’ll need to cut a hole in the siding to place your new outlet. Ensure that your outdoor outlet is a GFCI outlet (ground fault circuit interrupter outlet) per the National Electrical Code. It’s best to hire an electrician to add an outdoor outlet unless you have previous electrical experience.

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