Most people living in older homes understand that no matter how well-built the home is, there is a certain amount of routine maintenance that must be performed every few years. This is particularly true for the home’s electrical service. A good rule of thumb is to have your home wiring inspected about every 25 years to ensure that the home meets current electrical safety standards.

Summer has finally departed, hopefully taking those high cooling bills with it, along with the threat of random power outages due to overloaded electrical systems. But, this is Arkansas, and the coming winter brings its own style of entertainment.

In just a few short weeks winter will be making another entrance, bringing with it uncertain weather and a risk of widespread power outages. But some smart preparation can help you weather the storm.

When you’re looking for a commercial or residential electrical contractor, making the right decision may seem a little overwhelming. Central Arkansas is a very competitive area, and there are many quality companies to choose from. How do you make the right choice?

When your wiring is struggling to keep up, it will give signs of trouble, and it helps to know what to look for. Here are eight signs you should never ignore:

How many times have you said to yourself, “If I had a dime for every time I’ve wished for an electrician near me can count on for all my projects?’ only to come up short time and time again because of work that won’t stand up, low-ball estimates that somehow start climbing as soon as the job is started, or other complications?

It’s a common homeowner frustration, feeling like you have to go to the ends of the earth just to find qualified people to perform needed work, but the reality is you don’t have to go far at all for professional, top quality electrical services from a residential electric company.

When looking for electricians near Little Rock, you’ll find a lot of choices, from large electrical contractors to small, one-person operations, and everything in between. There are residential electricians, commercial electricians, those who specialize in new construction, or renovations, or just about any combination you can think of.

But there’s only one who has served homes and businesses in Central Arkansas with a consistent, client-centered customer service philosophy, providing the best in residential and commercial electrical service using the latest advances in technology combined with old-fashioned work ethic that never goes out of style.

Whether you’re building a new home or remodeling, you should always insist on the best in terms of materials and contractors. And when it comes to residential electricians in Little Rock, you should look no further than Gary Houston Electric.

Our team of professionals are licensed, bonded, and insured, and our commitment to professionalism and customer service is unrivaled in Arkansas. We will work within your timeframe and budget, and will do all work to your specifications.

When planning your home’s lighting, whether for new construction or a remodeling project, there’s more to it than pulling wire and stringing light bulbs, or at least there is if you want to get the most out of your lighting. As the incandescent light bulb is gradually phased out, your primary lighting choices are halogen, CFL, and LED, each with its own advantages and disadvantages relating to cost, longevity and durability.

Beyond that, the lighting choices you make in your home provide more than light to see by. Lighting can be used to set a mood, provide atmosphere and ambiance, or to draw the eye by highlighting certain features or areas. For outside areas as well as inside, you want to make sure you get the proper light placement with appropriate intensity, and options to incorporate remote control, timers, light sensors, and dimmers.