ghec blog

As a business owner, it’s very important to find creative ways to get people to walk in your front door, stay in your store longer, and hopefully spend more. A prime location is an important first step, as is a quality product or service. But did you know that a one-time investment in quality lighting design can practically pay for itself in terms of new business and customers’ length of stay? It’s true!

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GHEC would like to recognize Kris Anderson for his commitment to our company and his skill in the electrical trade. Kris joined our company not long after high school and within two years has become a residential journeyman who enjoys the freedom of being a service lead electrician while working towards his commercial journeyman license.

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For quality electrical repair for your home or business, you want to be sure that you’re getting the top quality service that only a certified electrician can provide. At Gary Houston Electric Company, we’ve been Central Arkansas’ most trusted name in electrical services since 1978, and we owe our success to our commitment to 100% customer satisfaction.

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Summer is winding down, and it won’t be long before we’re in the middle of another brutal winter. As any Arkansan will tell you, we live in a place that is certainly no stranger to extreme weather, and with it comes the inevitable power outages. They’re certainly inconvenient for everyone, but for the elderly and for people who need power for medical equipment, they can sometimes be a matter of life and death!

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We’ve all been there. Something electrical goes haywire and the lights go out. Or the refrigerator conks out. Or something-or-other hits a snag and you’re faced with an electrical repair. You must then decide whether to call an electrician or repair it yourself.

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Since 1978, central Arkansas business owners have been turning to Gary Houston Electric for their commercial electrical services, and we’re very proud of the large amount of repeat and referral business that we’ve developed over the past 4 decades. We know that there are many quality commercial electrical contractors to choose from, and we never take any job or client for granted.

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As a homeowner, a little technical know-how goes a long way. Some people are handier than others, but there are some common household repairs that you can learn how to do on your own. No matter what kind of repair work that you’re doing, you should always make safety your first priority! Don’t get in over your head, and don’t be too proud to ask for professional advice.

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In Arkansas, Mother Nature can be unforgiving at times. The Natural State is no stranger to tornadoes, tropical storms, blizzards, heatwaves, and droughts. If there’s a weather extreme to be had, we get it sooner or later.

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Electricity has only been widely available for a little over a century, but it’s truly amazing how much that we’ve come to depend on it for our safety, comfort, and recreation. It’s equally amazing how inconvenient that most of us find it when the power goes out, even if only for a couple of hours. And for some people, a power outage is a great deal more serious, particularly if they need to operate life-saving medical equipment.

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At Gary Houston Electric Company, we love a good do-it-yourself project, and understand the sense of accomplishment that you get from knowing you’ve improved your home using your own two hands and a little know-how. We get that. But we do caution people tackling DIY projects that involve electricity to KNOW YOUR LIMITS.

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Monday, March 02, 2026

It’s now possible to purchase virtually anything online, but plenty of people still prefer shopping at brick-and-mortar retailers! Customers are often willing to pay a premium for truly unique sho...

Monday, February 16, 2026

The Natural State has an abundance of natural resources and no shortage of scenic beauty, but it’s also subject to extreme seasonal weather. The recent snowstorm in central Arkansas trapped many f...

Monday, February 02, 2026

Shopping for a new home is a very time-consuming process, and there’s nothing quite like finding a bargain-priced property with “great bones” if you’re on a budget! Just remember that it’s always ...

Friday, January 16, 2026

Owning and operating a small business is highly rewarding, but it’s also the most challenging undertaking you’ll ever experience. We know, because we’ve been through it all! Gary Houston Electric ...

Monday, January 05, 2026

We all enjoy spending time indoors with our families when the outdoor temperatures drop, but this is also the time of year when our home heating costs predictably skyrocket! The market price of na...