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Even though this spring has been relatively mild so far, we all know that we rarely make it all the way through summer without several bouts of severe weather. How can we prepare ourselves?

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Even though The Natural State is well-known for scenic beauty, it’s definitely no stranger to extreme weather year round. Most of the time it’s just a heavy storm, but sometimes it’s much worse than that, and can often mean prolonged power losses.

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Since 1978, homeowners and business owners have placed their trust in our team of professional electricians at Gary Houston Electric. We are a full service company that can help you with new construction or renovations, and we also offer lighting design services to help create an inviting home or retail business. We know that reputations take a lifetime to earn, and one upset customer to lose. That’s why we protect ours at all costs!

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Even though there are many people who love DIY projects and consider themselves “handy,” there are many more people who really struggle to perform basic maintenance tasks around the home. Whatever the case, when it comes to electrical work, there’s nothing like working with professional residential service contractors to make sure that the job is done right!

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Homeowners and business owners are always looking for ways to make affordable upgrades, and the good news is that creativity is much more important than money. A fresh coat of paint and a couple of new pieces of furniture will often do the trick. And don’t forget to also consider making some lighting upgrades!

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No matter what time of year that it is, you’re probably always looking for ways to save on electrical bills. Whether it’s high electric bills in the summer, or high gas bills in the winter, we can all agree that it would be nice to have a little relief. The good news is that there are many cost-effective ways to lower your energy costs significantly over time.

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Summers in Arkansas can be punishingly hot, and the summer of 2019 was no exception. But in a few short weeks, we’ll be complaining about how cold it is outside. We might not get a lot of snow each winter, but ice storms are very common. Is your home prepared for an extended power outage?

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Since 1978, Gary Houston Electric has been one of central Arkansas’ most trusted commercial electrical contractors. We owe our success and longevity to developing quality partnerships with our clients, and our team of highly trained professionals are all committed to doing whatever it takes to make sure that each new customer will be back the next time that he or she needs quality service!

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Owning and operating a small “mom and pop” business is always challenging, and most independently owned small businesses struggle to keep their doors open for more than five years. That’s why it’s so important to do whatever it takes to turn each new customer into a repeat customer, and to get them to tell all of their friends, co-workers, and social media audiences about the great experience they had!

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There’s nothing quite like owning your own home! You’ve worked hard all your life to provide for yourself and your family, and your home is the most important thing that most of us own. Unfortunately, once you’re handed the keys, you’re responsible for electric repair, plumbing repair, storm damage, and yard work. In fact, each time that we manage to put a little extra money away in the bank, something always seems to go wrong!

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Thursday, February 27, 2025

We’ve already experienced two rounds of snowfall in 2025, and it won’t be long before we’re forced to deal with another springtime tornado season! Every Arkansan considers inclement weather his or...

Friday, February 14, 2025

Whether you built your home from the ground up or found the perfect “new to you” home after a lengthy search, you owe it to yourself and your family to ensure it’s both functional and safe. Older ...

Thursday, January 30, 2025

Owning and operating a small business is all about finding ways to do more with less, and money will never be more important than creativity when it comes to maximizing the customer service experi...

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

2025 has already gotten off to a wintry start, and parts of central Arkansas were recently blanketed with nearly a foot of snow! Our children love snow days, and there’s nothing like watching them...

Monday, December 30, 2024

We all remember how challenging it was to find the right home, but nothing’s too good for our families! We all started out with plenty of “must haves” for our ideal home, but the reality is that w...