Inflation rates haven’t been this high in decades, and the spending power of a dollar certainly isn’t what it used to be! Whether we’re buying groceries, household goods, or gasoline, there seems to be no end in sight to these higher prices. Utility providers also operate monopolies with the authority to increase rates as they see fit. The only option homeowners have to lower their bills is reducing their energy consumption, but that’s often easier said than done. The good news is that our team at Gary Houston Electric is always a phone call away, and we love helping our customers save money!

Unless you’re building a new home from the ground up, it’s a good bet that you had plenty of renovations in mind when you purchased your home. It’s all about “location, location, location” when it comes to real estate, and sometimes, the only way you can afford to move to your desired neighborhood is by purchasing a home that needs some work. Electrical wiring should also be inspected at least every 25 years or sooner if you’re unsure when it was last inspected. The good news is that our team at Gary Houston Electric is here to help! We’ve been the most trusted residential electrician in Little Rock since 1978, and we’re always a phone call away when you want to schedule an in-home safety evaluation.

Arkansas is known as The Natural State because of its scenic beauty, and it features one of the most geographically diverse ecosystems in the United States. Unfortunately, Arkansas is also no stranger to weather-related power outages that can affect thousands of homes at a time; homeowners in rural and suburban communities are often the hardest hit and can be without electricity for several days (or even weeks) after severe weather. The good news is that KOHLER emergency generators are more affordable than you think, and our team at Gary Houston Electric can perform most generator installations in a day or less!

Keeping your family safe is always of the utmost importance, and it starts at home. That means staying on top of necessary repairs, ensuring that you keep batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, and replacing your fire extinguisher once it reaches its expiration date. And you can’t afford to forget about electrical safety!

Most of us have plenty of ideas for home improvement projects, but it can be very challenging to decide where to begin! Fortunately, there are plenty of easy and budget-friendly upgrades you can make that only take a few days to complete; sometimes, all it takes to breathe new life into a tired room is a few cans of paint, some new window treatments, and some inexpensive rugs and slipcovers. Our team of professional lighting designers at Gary Houston Electric is also ready to help you complete your room upgrades with a great new lighting package.

As much as we love life in The Natural State, our summers aren’t for the faint of heart! We all love our air conditioning, but we pay dearly for our comfort. We’re at the mercy of utility providers who operate legally-sanctioned monopolies, and they continue to raise rates with impunity; according to the United States Energy Information Administration (EIA), the average monthly electric bill for homeowners increased by 13% from 2021 to 2022. The only defense we have against high utility rates is to reduce our consumption, but that’s often easier said than done when the mercury approaches the triple digits!

Today’s homeowner is subjected to countless hours of lifestyle and home improvement advertisements and television shows each week, and they can be a great source of creative inspiration. Unfortunately, you often see so many great ideas that you might not know quite where to start! The good news is that there are many easy and affordable home improvement projects that can be completed in just a few days, and the sooner you get started, the sooner you and your family can enjoy them!

Nothing is more important than your family, and you owe it to them to keep them safe. This means performing routine home maintenance as needed and paying close attention to electrical safety. The good news is that most new homes already have plenty of built-in electrical safety features, and it’s usually easy and inexpensive to upgrade an older home to meet the current building codes and safety standards.

Whether you just bought a new home or want to make your existing home more functional and comfortable, a great home lighting design offers a lot of bang for your home improvement buck! LED lighting offers all the illumination any room needs at a fraction of the cost of conventional lighting, and you can control smart lighting on the go using a convenient smartphone app! Our team at Gary Houston Electric has been helping homeowners in The Natural State since 1978, and we’re ready to help you design and install a great home lighting package for your home at a very budget-friendly price.

Every Arkansan appreciates the convenience of heating and air conditioning, and our homes are filled with electronic appliances, computers, and entertainment systems. But that convenience comes at a price, and our monthly utility bills can quickly get out of hand during the summer months. None of us have any control over our utility rates, but we can do plenty of things around the house to reduce our monthly consumption!