Gary Houston Electric Company

Are DIY projects a good idea?

Thanks to a whole bunch of television shows and online tutorials, an increasing number of homeowners are taking home improvement and household repairs into their own hands. There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction that comes from a job well done, and a little bit of elbow grease can definitely save your family some money. Unfortunately, some homeowners “bite off more than they can chew” from time to time, and wind up having to bring in a professional to clean up their mess.

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If you haven’t upgraded to LED lighting yet, what’s stopping you?

As much as we enjoy the convenience of our household utilities, there are certain times of year when we expect to hear a drum roll as we’re opening up our bills. Energy costs are currently at an all time high, and are going to continue increasing. Is there anything that we can do to fight back?

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