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Modern lighting has come a long way from one light over the kitchen table and a lamp by the recliner in the living room. Today’s families want to be able to entertain guests and enjoy a relaxing escape from the outside world. Here are some tips and a few mistakes to avoid when you improve your home lighting.

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There’s a prominent display right now in your neighborhood of electricity’s power and the advances in technology it has inspired. It’s back to school time and yesterday’s #2 pencil has given way to this generation’s tablets and smart phones. As the demand for energy increases, the future of electricity becomes more entwined with the prospects of our own. Here are some factors that will affect the generations to come.

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Hot summers bring an onslaught of recommendations on ways to reduce your electric bill. But a lot of these tips are expensive, labor intensive or just don’t have any real world practical applications. Here is the real deal from the best electrical contractors in Arkansas on a strategy to save your money this summer.

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Homeowners are inundated with the dangers of space heaters and tales of fiery Christmas light disasters. But when winter passes and the air conditioners come on, you need to be aware that summer presents its own electrical safety concerns. Here are some tips to keep your family safe and enjoy all the fun that summer offers.

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The quality of your electrical system directly impacts the value, comfort, and safety of your home. It’s important to be able to trust it because of all the time you spend inside your home and even more important for those times you are away. Here are some tips you can use as a homeowner to improve your residential wiring and avoid costly and dangerous mishaps.

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Central Arkansas has grown considerably in the past twenty years, and Gary Houston Electric has been proud to offer exceptional service to new home and business owners in Little Rock and the surrounding area. For over thirty five years, we’ve been the leading provider of commercial electrical services, and it’s time for more local residents to benefit from that expertise. When you need an electrician for your home, call Gary Houston Electric.

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Home electrical projects can be intimidating and they should be to some degree. Older homes weren’t designed to accommodate all of today’s appliances and gadgets. But homeowners can make good decisions and accomplish a lot with proper knowledge and safety practices.

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Everyone can open up the phone book and find an electrician. But anyone can put an ad in the yellow pages, too. A few simple considerations can ease the process of not only finding an electrician, but hiring a true professional to light up your world.

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You need an electrician, and you want to hire a licensed and reputable electrical contractor in Arkansas. An electrician search on Google returns quite a few results. With so many options, what do you really need to be thinking about when you need an electrician? As electricians in Arkansas, we’ve seen it all in this business. Our customers often have similar concerns, so we’ve taken those concerns and compiled a list of tips to help you find the right electrician:

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Are you trying to find the best electrician in Little Rock or surrounding area? Gary Houston Electric Company is an electrical contractor in Arkansas, having served our community with a 100% customer satisfaction rating for over 35 years. We’ve compiled a list of some common reasons why you, as a homeowner, might have a need for a reputable electrical contractor:

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Friday, April 18, 2025

Air conditioning is something that no Arkansan can do without, but no one looks forward to opening their electric bills during the summertime. Our utility providers are legal monopolies with the a...

Friday, April 04, 2025

Gary Houston Electric has been offering trusted residential and commercial electrical service throughout central Arkansas for nearly five decades, and our commitment to doing quality work at fair ...

Friday, March 21, 2025

No matter what kind of products or services you offer, your biggest challenge will always be finding new business! It’s difficult enough to get prospective customers to walk through your front doo...

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 ...