During 2016, Arkansas has experienced one of the warmest fall seasons in history, but don’t let that fool you! Winter is just a few short weeks away, and over the past several years we’ve been no stranger to extreme winter weather. We’ve received multiple federal emergency declarations during the past decade, and almost every year, tens of thousands of homes and businesses experience lengthy power outages due to winter weather. You know that winter is coming: are you prepared?
Author: Gary Houston
Here’s Why You Get the Most From Your Lighting Design When You Call Gary Houston!
There is far more to lighting design than screwing in a light bulb or deciding between CFL or LED technology. Whether you need a lighting scheme for home or business, you’re in luck, because Gary Houston Electric Company has the experience you need in an interior lighting designer.
Three Reasons to Choose Gary Houston as Your Commercial Electrician
Here in Central Arkansas, you have many commercial electrical contractors to choose from, and you may not quite know where to start. When you’re comparing companies, how do you make an informed decision?
Vote For Your Best of Biz Today!
Nominate Gary Houston Electric Company for the Arkansas Business Best of Biz 2016 award today! This is an award that we won in 2013, and with your help, we can win it again!
Know How to Choose an Electrician
Do-it-yourself projects are pretty popular these days, what with an uncertain economy and HGTV being all the rage, but most homeowners still leave the really complex jobs to the pros, and with good reason. Besides having the potential to damage your home if not done right, there are some repairs that, if not done properly, have a high potential for personal injury or even death.
Are You Ready for This Upcoming Winter?
As we wind down another hot Arkansas summer, but continue to experience temperatures and relative humidity in the 90s, it’s hard to believe that we’re just a few short months away from complaining about how cold it is outside! But winter will be here before we know it, and now is a great time to start preparing for extreme winter weather!
Voting For the 2016 Arkansas Democrat Gazette Best of the Best is Underway!
We’re honored to be nominated for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette’s Best of the Best in Arkansas 2016!
Three Signs That Mean You Should Call Us!
Regardless of how much of a “do-it-yourselfer” you may be, there are some areas of home repair you should leave to the pros. One of those areas is electrical. Amateur electric repair jobs pose the danger of electrocution or fire, and can also violate local electrical codes.
Fortunately, our skilled residential electricians at Gary Houston Electric Company have the training and the tools to remedy your electrical woes quickly and safely!
How a Kohler Generator Can Save Your Business
No matter what time of year that it is, you can count on Arkansas weather to quickly switch from one extreme to another, frequently resulting in widespread power outages. Power outages are inconvenient for everyone, but for some businesses, they can create serious problems. Imagine what would happen if a healthcare facility couldn’t run life-saving medical equipment, or if a police department’s switchboard went down!
Remodeling or Adding On? Call Us!
Whether you’re expanding your office space to accommodate new business, or you have an idea to make your home more comfortable, it’s always important to start with a good plan!
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Friday, November 01, 2024
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Friday, October 18, 2024
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Monday, September 30, 2024
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Friday, September 20, 2024
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