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Whether the place you live is your first home, your “forever home,” or simply a temporary residence while you save up for your next big move, keeping your family safe and comfortable will always be your top priority! Our team at Gary Houston Electric is just a phone call away when you want to schedule an in-home electrical safety inspection, and we also love helping Arkansans find ways to lower their energy bills!

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If you purchased an older home, you probably had a few home decor updates in mind when you made your offer. If you own a custom-built home, it’s also perfectly natural to grow weary of something you loved a few short years ago. But, when it’s time to make a change, be sure to include your home lighting design in your plans!

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Spring has sprung in Arkansas, and summer isn’t far away! Most families look forward to spending more time outdoors or taking their children on a much-needed vacation, but don’t look forward to triple-digit outdoor temperatures and utility bills! But lowering your bills is easier than you think, and our team at Gary Houston Electric is always a phone call away when you’re ready to get started!

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Gary Houston Electric has been proud to be Arkansas’ leading residential and commercial electrical contractor for over four decades, and we appreciate it each time our satisfied customers leave us a five-star review or vote for us in local reader’s polls. Reputations take a lifetime to earn and a single unhappy customer to lose, which is why we stand behind every service call with a 100% satisfaction guarantee!

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Owning or managing a small business presents plenty of challenges, and it’s essential to pay attention to the right details; your business’ lighting package helps to set the stage for success, and it’s an important detail that should never be overlooked! Gary Houston Electric has been Arkansas’ most trusted commercial electrician for over four decades, and we love partnering with local companies to help them grow. We’re always a phone call or mouse click away whenever you have lighting design questions, and we encourage you to contact us anytime for a no-obligation consultation!

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KOHLER built the first “automatic power and light” generator in 1920 so that farmers could have access to a reliable source of power in the fields 24 hours a day. Over a century later, KOHLER continues to be the top choice for hospitals, police stations, airports, and military bases. Arkansans are already quite accustomed to dealing with extended power outages due to seasonal weather extremes, but what if we told you that you no longer need to “grin and bear it” when the lights go out?

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Whether you just closed on your new-to-you home or you’ve lived in the same home for decades, chances are you can stand to do a little preventive maintenance. If the home was built before 1969, you might still have some outdated two-prong electrical outlets left over, and older homes often have more serious electrical safety problems. The good news is that most of the electrical repairs and upgrades you probably need are relatively quick and inexpensive, and our team at Gary Houston Electric is ready to help you modernize your home!

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A handful of homeowners can afford to build their dream homes from the ground up, but most of us shop around to find a home that’s the best fit for our needs and budget. After you’ve been in a new home for several years, you’ll probably want to make some changes, and a few cans of paint and a little creativity are often all that it takes to transform a home on a tight budget. Our team at Gary Houston Electric is also ready to help you design and install a great new lighting package that’s both functional and flexible!

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The Natural State is best known for its scenic beauty and mild temperate climate, but it’s also no stranger to extreme seasonal weather! Electric bills and temperatures both soar into the triple digits every summer, and our gas bills skyrocket every winter. Our utility providers also have the freedom to increase rates as they deem necessary to recoup their own steadily increasing costs. The only surefire way to lower your energy bills is to reduce your consumption, and our team at Gary Houston Electric is here to help!

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There are many advantages to purchasing a newly constructed home in a modern subdivision, but home buyers on a budget often choose to invest in a “handyman special” in an up-and-coming neighborhood. You probably already had several projects in mind when you made the offer on your home, but now that it’s yours, you might not quite know where to start! The good news is that our team of experienced residential electricians at Gary Houston Electric is here to help!

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