Pall Spera Company Realtors-Stowe, VT
Teresa Merelman, Broker, Pall Spera Company Realtors-Stowe, VTPhone: (802) 793-5171
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Loose outlets, overloaded circuits and other problems can raise the risk of fires and electric shock. While you should call an electrician for major electrical issues, you can do simple ones on your own. Here are a few DIY electrical repairs you can handle on your own.
Outlets can become loose over time, resulting in loose wires. To tighten a loose outlet, first turn off power to it. Test the outlet with a voltage tester to ensure it has no power. Take the outlet cover off, and unscrew the outlet. Adding outlet shims to the screws helps ensure the outlet isn't set back too deeply. After adding the shims, screw the outlet back in place and put the outlet cover back on.
Whether you have a cracked light switch cover or just want to replace old covers, you can easily do this on your own. Be sure to turn off the power to avoid electrical shock.
When the power is off, remove the current switch plate. Place the new light switch cover on, and screw in the screws about halfway. Make sure the cover is in the right position, then finish tightening the screws.
When you have a tripped circuit breaker, this can happen for different reasons. An overloaded circuit is one of the more common reasons circuit breakers trip and shut off power to a certain area of your home or certain appliances.
When you have a tripped circuit breaker, move the breaker switch to the off position, then switch it to the on position. This resets the circuit breaker, but you might continue to have tripped breakers if a circuit is overloaded. Plug in and turn on appliances and devices one by one to determine what might be causing the overload. Have fewer items on the affected circuit to reduce the risk of an overload, and call an electrician if you continue to have circuit breaker problems.
Teresa's beginnings were at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. She was child #5 of 8 and born into an Air Force family that moved all over the United States but usually ended up back in the Washington, D.C. area. Teresa attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and received her bachelor's degree in business from George Mason University, in Fairfax, Virginia. Some of her prior careers include: computer buyer in Fairfax, Virginia; Deputy Clerk at the U.S. District Court in Denver, Colorado; Police Officer in Steamboat Springs, Colorado; and Bed & Breakfast owner in Stowe, Vermont. Teresa obtained her license as a Realtor® in 1998. She has been through many ups and downs in this profession and continues to learn every day. She very much enjoys the real estate profession and the wonderful people she has met and assisted along the way. In order to serve her clients and customers, Teresa continually attends classes and seminars. Some of her Designations and Certifications include:
Teresa has also served and continues to serve on several boards:
In 2007, Teresa was named Vermont Realtor of the Year.Teresa and her husband, a local attorney, moved to Stowe in 1987. They had two sons and Stowe has been their home for the past 36 years. She still feels the Stowe area is a wonderful place to raise a family, there's always something going on. Teresa can often be found behind the lens of her camera documenting the beauty of the area and its many events.As an update, Teresa's older son is now a Doctor/resident at the University of New Mexico's Emergency Management Program. Her younger son graduated from James Mason University and currently resides in Chicago, IL as a supervisor for OKTA.
