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Whether the place you live is your first home, your “forever home,” or simply a temporary residence while you save up for your next big move, keeping your family safe and comfortable will always be your top priority! Our team at Gary Houston Electric is just a phone call away when you want to schedule an in-home electrical safety inspection, and we also love helping Arkansans find ways to lower their energy bills!

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If you purchased an older home, you probably had a few home decor updates in mind when you made your offer. If you own a custom-built home, it’s also perfectly natural to grow weary of something you loved a few short years ago. But, when it’s time to make a change, be sure to include your home lighting design in your plans!

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Spring has sprung in Arkansas, and summer isn’t far away! Most families look forward to spending more time outdoors or taking their children on a much-needed vacation, but don’t look forward to triple-digit outdoor temperatures and utility bills! But lowering your bills is easier than you think, and our team at Gary Houston Electric is always a phone call away when you’re ready to get started!

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Gary Houston Electric has been proud to be Arkansas’ leading residential and commercial electrical contractor for over four decades, and we appreciate it each time our satisfied customers leave us a five-star review or vote for us in local reader’s polls. Reputations take a lifetime to earn and a single unhappy customer to lose, which is why we stand behind every service call with a 100% satisfaction guarantee!

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Whether you just closed on your new-to-you home or you’ve lived in the same home for decades, chances are you can stand to do a little preventive maintenance. If the home was built before 1969, you might still have some outdated two-prong electrical outlets left over, and older homes often have more serious electrical safety problems. The good news is that most of the electrical repairs and upgrades you probably need are relatively quick and inexpensive, and our team at Gary Houston Electric is ready to help you modernize your home!

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A handful of homeowners can afford to build their dream homes from the ground up, but most of us shop around to find a home that’s the best fit for our needs and budget. After you’ve been in a new home for several years, you’ll probably want to make some changes, and a few cans of paint and a little creativity are often all that it takes to transform a home on a tight budget. Our team at Gary Houston Electric is also ready to help you design and install a great new lighting package that’s both functional and flexible!

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The Natural State is best known for its scenic beauty and mild temperate climate, but it’s also no stranger to extreme seasonal weather! Electric bills and temperatures both soar into the triple digits every summer, and our gas bills skyrocket every winter. Our utility providers also have the freedom to increase rates as they deem necessary to recoup their own steadily increasing costs. The only surefire way to lower your energy bills is to reduce your consumption, and our team at Gary Houston Electric is here to help!

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There are many advantages to purchasing a newly constructed home in a modern subdivision, but home buyers on a budget often choose to invest in a “handyman special” in an up-and-coming neighborhood. You probably already had several projects in mind when you made the offer on your home, but now that it’s yours, you might not quite know where to start! The good news is that our team of experienced residential electricians at Gary Houston Electric is here to help!

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Most homeowners remember their closing date like it was only yesterday! The average home buyer looks at eight or more properties before making an offer, and it’s always exciting when the search is finally over. But whether it’s your first home or your forever home, you probably had some renovations in mind from day one. When you’re ready to get started, our team at Gary Houston Electric is here to help you keep your projects on schedule and within your budget!

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Arkansans jokingly say that if you don’t like the weather, it will change soon enough! However, severe weather is no laughing matter, and plenty of communities are still rebuilding after an F3 tornado struck central Arkansas in early 2023. Weather-related power outages are common throughout the year, and utility companies struggle to restore power to affected households when they need it most. If you’re tired of “grinning and bearing it,” our team at Gary Houston Electric is ready to give you a quote for a KOHLER emergency backup generator!

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Monday, April 13, 2026

Whether you just purchased a new home or you want to update your “forever home,” it’s perfectly understandable if you don’t quite know where to start. The good news is that there are plenty of hig...

Thursday, April 02, 2026

We’re currently getting our first taste of pleasant spring weather in The Natural State, but we all know that triple-digit temperatures are only weeks away! Our energy costs predictably increase i...

Friday, March 20, 2026

A lot has changed since Gary Houston Electric opened for business: gas was 66 cents per gallon, Bill Clinton was still Arkansas’ Attorney General, and the disco craze was still in full effect. But...

Monday, March 02, 2026

It’s now possible to purchase virtually anything online, but plenty of people still prefer shopping at brick-and-mortar retailers! Customers are often willing to pay a premium for truly unique sho...

Monday, February 16, 2026

The Natural State has an abundance of natural resources and no shortage of scenic beauty, but it’s also subject to extreme seasonal weather. The recent snowstorm in central Arkansas trapped many f...