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Accent Tel USA

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Accent Tel USA

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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


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Donohue's Lightning Rods

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Donohue's Lightning Rods

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Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
103 local quotes requested

The modern suburban and small town home of today has become an ideal lightning target. The home owner would do well to recognize lightning for the destructive force that it is and protect against this major life and fire hazard. Donohue's Lightning Rods is based in Missouri, near the factory where most of the residential and commercial lightning rod supplies are manufactured. Jim travels regularly to Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and New York. Call today to find out when Jim will be in your area. For installations outside Missouri, Kansas, or Texas, Jim waits until there are a few customers lined up, thus being able to provide the same quality services at affordable prices. **WE DO NOT DO ELECTRICAL SERVICES.** (ONLY LIGHTNING RODS)

"The job was beautifully and professionally done. I have a zero scape yard and the gentleman was concerned about disturbing the gravel when putting the rod into the ground. WOW!!!!"

Debra D on June 2025

The modern suburban and small town home of today has become an ideal lightning target. The home owner would do well to recognize lightning for the destructive force that it is and protect against this major life and fire hazard. Donohue's Lightning Rods is based in Missouri, near the factory where most of the residential and commercial lightning rod supplies are manufactured. Jim travels regularly to Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and New York. Call today to find out when Jim will be in your area. For installations outside Missouri, Kansas, or Texas, Jim waits until there are a few customers lined up, thus being able to provide the same quality services at affordable prices. **WE DO NOT DO ELECTRICAL SERVICES.** (ONLY LIGHTNING RODS)

"The job was beautifully and professionally done. I have a zero scape yard and the gentleman was concerned about disturbing the gravel when putting the rod into the ground. WOW!!!!"

Debra D on June 2025


United Lightning Rods

5.00(
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United Lightning Rods

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
101 local quotes requested
84 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent oil and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Awesome job! Friendly, fast, and expertly done work. Could not have asked for a better experience!"

William B on August 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent oil and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Awesome job! Friendly, fast, and expertly done work. Could not have asked for a better experience!"

William B on August 2025



K901 Industries, LLC

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K901 Industries, LLC

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2 years of experience

We are owner-operated, specializing in a wide range of services with over 22 years in the residential and commercial construction field. New construction and remodeling. Our core values are to deliver quality craftsmanship in efficient timing. Our work is our calling card!

We are owner-operated, specializing in a wide range of services with over 22 years in the residential and commercial construction field. New construction and remodeling. Our core values are to deliver quality craftsmanship in efficient timing. Our work is our calling card!


neds handyman

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neds handyman

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hello I've been doing this for 10 yrs business wise but I've always been working on stuff since I was a kid. I can do pretty much anything and if I can't I'll be the first to tell ya, if just given the chance. I take pride in my work and I am to make the customer happy. I'm pleasant to be around and I ain't trying to get rich but just make a living and be fair

hello I've been doing this for 10 yrs business wise but I've always been working on stuff since I was a kid. I can do pretty much anything and if I can't I'll be the first to tell ya, if just given the chance. I take pride in my work and I am to make the customer happy. I'm pleasant to be around and I ain't trying to get rich but just make a living and be fair


The Handy Man

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The Handy Man

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Mowing, Weed eating, Edging, Yard Cleanups, Painting, Drywall and Textures, Small Carpentry, Small Electrical Jobs, Small Plumbing Jobs

Mowing, Weed eating, Edging, Yard Cleanups, Painting, Drywall and Textures, Small Carpentry, Small Electrical Jobs, Small Plumbing Jobs


Fred's Roofing And Remodeling

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Fred's Roofing And Remodeling

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8 years of experience

Welcome to Freds Roofing And Remodeling! We specialize in Asphalt Shingle and 30 Year Composition Shingle Roofs for the lowest price around! Also Here for All Your Remodeling Needs! Fast and Friendly Service Guaranteed Call Now For a Free Estimate! Phone# (806) 729-5442

Welcome to Freds Roofing And Remodeling! We specialize in Asphalt Shingle and 30 Year Composition Shingle Roofs for the lowest price around! Also Here for All Your Remodeling Needs! Fast and Friendly Service Guaranteed Call Now For a Free Estimate! Phone# (806) 729-5442



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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes, wire connectors are the better option for securing splices compared to electrical tape. It is not recommended to use electrical tape as it is not secure enough to keep the splices together. Plus, electrical tape is more vulnerable to damage, which can cause a risk of fire over time. 

Your heating and cooling systems cost you the most on your electric bill and make up 50% of your bill on average. Your washing machine, dryer, oven, and stove contribute significantly to your electric bill as well. Lights, fans, and smaller electronics add up, but aren’t the biggest energy consumers. You can reduce your power usage by setting optimal temperatures on your thermostat and investing in energy-efficient appliances.

To install an outlet from existing wiring, you’ll need to choose a location where you can already access existing wiring. The easiest way to do this is to install an outlet on the other side of the wall of an existing outlet. 

Since the wiring is already in place, all you have to do is connect a new cable to the existing wiring and then connect the correct wires through the wall—to the new electrical outlet. Place your new outlet into the opening in the wall and then connect the correct wires to the appropriate terminal screws.

Technically, as long as the knob-and-tube wiring is functional and deemed safe by a qualified inspector, it should be safe to buy a house with K&T wiring. The system must be at least 60 amps, but may still have trouble supporting modern household appliances and electronics. It’s also a good idea to have knob-and-tube wiring inspected by a licensed electrician every year or two to ensure that the system is working properly.

If wiring in a relatively modern home is damaged due to sudden events like a fire, a tree falling into the house, or a flood, then homeowners insurance is very likely to cover the cost of replacing the wire.

However, if it’s determined that wiring failed or started the fire because of age, neglect, or not meeting current electrical standards, then insurance won’t be covering any replacement. Also, insurance policies may charge more for particularly old kinds of wiring like aluminum wiring or deny applications altogether. 

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