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Nothing is more important than your family, and you owe it to them to keep them safe. This means performing routine home maintenance as needed and paying close attention to electrical safety. The good news is that most new homes already have plenty of built-in electrical safety features, and it’s usually easy and inexpensive to upgrade an older home to meet the current building codes and safety standards.

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Whether you just bought a new home or want to make your existing home more functional and comfortable, a great home lighting design offers a lot of bang for your home improvement buck! LED lighting offers all the illumination any room needs at a fraction of the cost of conventional lighting, and you can control smart lighting on the go using a convenient smartphone app! Our team at Gary Houston Electric has been helping homeowners in The Natural State since 1978, and we’re ready to help you design and install a great home lighting package for your home at a very budget-friendly price.

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Every Arkansan appreciates the convenience of heating and air conditioning, and our homes are filled with electronic appliances, computers, and entertainment systems. But that convenience comes at a price, and our monthly utility bills can quickly get out of hand during the summer months. None of us have any control over our utility rates, but we can do plenty of things around the house to reduce our monthly consumption!

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They sure don’t build homes like they used to! Newly constructed homes built from modern materials offer features that homeowners wouldn’t have dreamed of just a few decades ago, and they often feature design features that offer a classic look without the need for a lot of routine maintenance. But there’s nothing quite like the historic charm of an older home, and our team of seasoned residential electricians at Gary Houston Electric is a phone call away when you’re ready for your home to meet today’s safety standards!

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Today’s homeowner is always interested in making improvements, and you can find some great DIY ideas on the internet. It’s always very satisfying to tell your visitors that you did the work yourself, and it’s also important to understand your limitations! No matter how handy you are, your modest home improvement budget can skyrocket if you “bite off more than you can chew!” Professional contractors can do the work quickly and efficiently, and their prices are more affordable than you think!

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Whether you enjoy active outdoor activities such as hiking and backpacking, or leisurely activities such as cycling and fishing, you’ll find everything you’re looking for in Arkansas! But The Natural State is almost as well-known for extreme seasonal weather as it is for scenic beauty, and Arkansans have become accustomed to frequent power outages whenever Mother Nature does her worst. The good news is that Gary Houston Electric is Arkansas’ leading supplier of KOHLER emergency generators, and we’re ready to show you just how affordable it is to enjoy peace of mind all year long!

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Keeping your family safe and comfortable is a 24-hour responsibility, and it starts with responding to your home’s maintenance needs right away. Electrical safety is no accident, and it’s easy and affordable to perform most upgrades. It’s also a great idea to schedule an in-home safety inspection to ensure that your home meets all current safety standards.

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If you’re looking for a smart way to get the most bang for your home improvement buck, you owe it to yourself to consider upgrading your home lighting. It’s easy and affordable, and it instantly makes a home much more comfortable. Well-designed interior lighting can also increase your home’s resale value, and outdoor lighting enables you to enjoy great backyard activities with your family and friends long after the sun has gone down!

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Gary Houston Electric has been providing trusted residential and commercial electrical services in Little Rock since 1978 and earning our customers’ trust is always our top priority! Companies like ours depend on repeat and referral business, and we believe in developing lifetime relationships with our customers. We want you to contact us each time you need electrical service and tell your friends about us!

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Power outages are a regular occurrence when we experience seasonal weather extremes and frequently happen throughout the year. Utility companies do everything they can to restore power quickly, but that’s little comfort when the outages last for days or weeks. A power outage is inconvenient for every family but far more serious for seniors and people who need power for their CPAP machines or other essential medical equipment. The good news is that Gary Houston Electric is Arkansas’ leading supplier of KOHLER emergency generators, and they’re more affordable than you think!

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