There is a distinct kind of frustration that comes with a power outage that affects just one corner of your home. Everything else is functioning perfectly—the lights are on in the kitchen, the television is running in the living room—but the lights are off and the outlets are dead in the spare bedroom or the…
As the winter chill settles into the San Lorenzo Valley, homeowners in Felton and the surrounding mountains naturally look for ways to stay warm. While central heating systems work to keep the entire house comfortable, there are often drafty corners or specific rooms that just never seem to get warm enough. To combat this, many…
Modern life in Felton and the Santa Cruz Mountains runs on electricity. We rely on it for everything from heating our homes and cooking our meals to powering our home offices and charging our electric vehicles. This increased reliance comes with a hidden cost. Our homes, especially the older ones common in our area, were…
The charm of living in Felton and the surrounding Santa Cruz Mountains often lies in the unique character of the homes. Many properties in this area are decades old, ranging from historic turn of the century cabins to mid century modern ranchers. While these structures have stood the test of time, the systems hidden within…
Electrical problems are a fact of life for any homeowner. A lightbulb burns out, a circuit breaker trips when you run the microwave and the toaster at the same time, or an old outlet cover cracks. Most of these are minor inconveniences that can be addressed with a simple fix or a scheduled service call….
Your home is your sanctuary, the one place in the world where you and your family should feel completely safe and secure. We fill our homes with modern conveniences and technologies that make our lives easier and more enjoyable, all of which are powered by a silent and invisible force: electricity. While we rely on…
As the long, sunny days of summer give way to the crisp, cool air of autumn here in the Santa Cruz Mountains, our homes begin to change. We start spending more time indoors, the sun sets a little earlier each evening, and we find ourselves reaching for an extra blanket and thinking about turning on…
Electricity is one of the most essential and powerful forces in our modern lives. It is also one of the most mysterious. For most homeowners, the intricate network of wires, breakers, and outlets that runs silently behind the walls is a complete enigma. This mystery often gives rise to a set of “common knowledge” and…
It is a familiar and frustrating experience for every homeowner. You are in the middle of using an appliance when, suddenly, the power in the room cuts out. That abrupt silence is your cue to head to the garage or a utility closet to find your home’s electrical panel and flip a tripped circuit breaker…
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