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Next Phase Power LLC
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Serving Saint Elmo, IL and surrounding areas

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My name is David Michl, and Next Phase Power LLC is built on 20 years of hands-on electrical experience across residential, commercial, and industrial work. From home wiring to underground PVC trenching for services, fuel stations, and farms, I understand how important reliable power is to everyday life.\nProudly serving Jasper County, Effingham, and surrounding communities with dependable service, honest work, and quality craftsmanship. Fully licensed and insured, competitive pricing, and free estimates. Feel free to call or text anytime, and don’t forget to leave a review here or on our Facebook page. Thank you for your support!

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Radiance
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Serving Saint Elmo, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Professional, timely, great work ethic, trustworthy, fair pricing and transparent. Radiance work is done meticulously. I would highly recommend Radiance Services. I will definitely hire Radiance for my next project."
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Golf Cart Rewired & Electric Motor Replacement

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Gray Low Contracting
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Serving Saint Elmo, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Awesome people and did great work"
Response time3 days
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Bailey & Son
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Serving Saint Elmo, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Bailey & Son is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time30 mins
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On Duty Surveillance and Recovery Systems, Inc.
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Serving Saint Elmo, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

On Duty Surveillance and Recovery Systems provides affordably-priced, reliable and skilled handyman services in metro Altamont. \nWhat Kind Of Handyman Services Are Provided? \nIf you are looking for an Altamont handyman who can fix a leaking faucet, replace a faulty light switch, put in a new toilet or shower, patch or replace drywall, install or build some shelving, put in a ceiling fan, paint a room, repair a fence, build a closet, or perform pretty much any other maintenance or repair project . . . On Duty Surveillance and Recovery Systems. \nWith On Duty Surveillance and Recovery Systems handyman help is just a phone call away! Our Altamont handyman staff specializes in home maintenance and repair, and is experienced in a variety of trades. \n

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Holiday Decorating FAQs, answered by experts

Between seasons, inspect cords for damage, replace burnt-out bulbs, and clean lighting fixtures to prevent dirt buildup. Proper storage in cool, dry conditions will extend the lights' lifespan and minimize repairs or replacements when redeployed.

You can take a few steps to prolong the life of your holiday lights. Make sure to replace burnt-out bulbs as quickly as possible to avoid overloading the rest of the circuit and knocking out more lights. Before packing them up each year, plug each strand into the wall to confirm everything is still working. Wrap the lights carefully back into their original packaging or something similar—winding a strand tightly together or leaving it to hang loose in a storage bin can lead to frayed or damaged wiring. 

Christmas lights typically do not need to be grounded like electrical circuits in your home do. However, it's crucial to use outdoor outlets equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) for added safety. GFCIs can help protect against electrical shocks and are recommended for outdoor electrical connections when using Christmas lights.

Yes, you can synchronize Christmas lights with music to create a DIY light show. To do this, you will need several components. For hardware, you'll need standard holiday lights, decorations, lawn ornaments, tools, outdoor-rated extension cords, a computer, and a light show control system or digital controller. You will also need specialized software to program the show; popular options include Light-O-Rama (LOR), Vixen, xLights, and Animated Lights. Some, like Vixen and Animated Lights, are considered more beginner-friendly. The process involves using the software to program your lights, choosing an audio method such as speakers or an FM broadcast, and testing the entire system to make sure it's working correctly before the show.

It’s not a good idea to mix LED and incandescent Christmas lights if you can avoid it. LEDs and incandescents can have significantly different electrical current needs. This difference can lead to a higher risk of problems and failure for both light strands. When possible, switch all your lights over to one kind or the other for the best results. Do not connect the different types of light strings to each other, and avoid linking them to the same circuit. 

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