--- title: Sherwood Residential Electrician Blog | Home Remodel description: Home Remodel | Everything you need to know about home electricity and home remodeling from Classic Electric in Sherwood, OR. --- This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. **(503) 259-0459 [![Classic Electric](https://info.classicelectricnw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Classic_Electric_February2020/Images/classic-electric-logo-landscape.jpg?width=155&height=68&name=classic-electric-logo-landscape.jpg "Classic Electric")](https://www.classicelectricnw.com) ![EoVLMjUA2pPcsZfJnQBpmHejW9LnGY12BQ](https://info.classicelectricnw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EoVLMjUA2pPcsZfJnQBpmHejW9LnGY12BQ.jpg?width=1800&name=EoVLMjUA2pPcsZfJnQBpmHejW9LnGY12BQ.jpg "EoVLMjUA2pPcsZfJnQBpmHejW9LnGY12BQ") # Residential Electric Blog Home Remodel ## [Older Home or New Construction - Which One Is Right for You?](https://info.classicelectricnw.com/blog/older-home-or-new-construction-which-one-is-right-for-you) Older home or new construction? Compare costs, remodeling challenges, lead paint rules, energy efficiency, and safety... ** Jun 26, 2026 Home Remodel ## [Best Practices for Working with Contractors: Avoiding Common Pitfalls](https://info.classicelectricnw.com/blog/best-practices-for-working-with-contractors-avoiding-common-pitfalls) Learn how to avoid common pitfalls when working with contractors and make informed decisions for your home improvement... ** May 2, 2025 Home Remodel ## [Everything You Need to Know About Your Home Inspection](https://info.classicelectricnw.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-your-home-inspection) Learn the key aspects of home inspections and how to navigate the process when buying or selling a home. Make informed... ** Feb 25, 2024 Master Electrician ## [Why You Need Tamper Resistant Receptacle Outlets](https://info.classicelectricnw.com/blog/tamper-resistant-receptacle-outlets-commonly-referred-to-as-plugs) What is a tamper resistant receptacle outlet and where in your home should you be using them to keep your kids safe? ** Sep 1, 2020 Master Electrician ## [Why Do I Have So Many Light Switches?](https://info.classicelectricnw.com/blog/do-you-have-switches-and-you-don-t-know-what-they-do) Have you ever wondered why you have so many light switches and what they control? Our Oregon Master Electrician has... ** Jul 24, 2020 Master Electrician ## [What do Reverse Polarity and Double Tap Mean?](https://info.classicelectricnw.com/blog/reverse-polarity-and-double-taps-what-are-they) You probably see the terms reverse polarity and double taps in home inspection reports. They are among the most common... ** Jul 3, 2020 Master Electrician ## [How To Label An Electrical Panel (The Right Way)](https://info.classicelectricnw.com/blog/how-to-label-electrical-panel) Have you ever wondered which breaker to turn off in your electrical panel? Learn the right way to label your electrical... ** Jun 19, 2020 Master Electrician ## [Top Considerations When Buying or Having a Ceiling Fan Installed](https://info.classicelectricnw.com/blog/interesting-information-about-ceiling-fans-paddle-fans) Do you know which ceiling fan is right for your Tigard Oregon home? Learn more about the different styles,... ** Jun 5, 2020 Master Electrician ## [Top Considerations When Researching an Electrical Panel Change or a Service Change​](https://info.classicelectricnw.com/blog/panel-change-and-or-service-change) This blog lays out the top points to consider when you are thinking about having an electrical panel or service change... ** May 29, 2020 Master Electrician ## [Top 5 Electrical Projects to Enhance Your Outdoor Space This Spring and Summer](https://info.classicelectricnw.com/blog/top-5-electrical-projects-to-enhance-your-sherwood-oregon-outdoor-space-this-spring-and-summer) Planning an outdoor project that requires electrical work? Here are the top five electrical projects that will enhance... ** May 22, 2020 Master Electrician ## [Is my Federal Pacific Electrical Panel Safe?](https://info.classicelectricnw.com/blog/is-the-federal-pacific-electrical-panel-in-your-sherwood-oregon-home-safe) Learn why Federal Pacific electrical panels in homes pose safety risks and when replacement by a licensed electrician... ** May 15, 2020 [All posts](https://info.classicelectricnw.com/blog/all) ### Our Location We service the following cities: Sherwood, Tualatin, Tigard, Hillsboro, Wilsonville, East Beaverton, West Beaverton, Newberg, Garden Home. [![Contact Us Today](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/7083751/74ecfcd2-d43a-4829-9e80-81fae59b4df8.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/7083751/74ecfcd2-d43a-4829-9e80-81fae59b4df8) Classic Electric LLC PO Box 1335 Sherwood, OR 97140 **CCB# 181851** Tel: 503-259-0459 Fax: (503) 345-0912