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Keeping your family safe is always crucial, and homes are now safer than they’ve ever been. Modern circuit breakers are your best defense against electrical overloads and fires, and grounded outlets are standard in all homes built after 1969. But a lot of homeowners have potential electrical safety issues that they don’t know about, and it’s important to discover and repair those issues before it’s too late!

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When it comes to making home improvements on a budget, a good lighting package will help you get the most “bang for your buck!” You need to consider both functionality and aesthetics when you’re designing your home lighting package, and you need to make a plan for every room. The good news is that home lighting design is easier than you think, and our team at Gary Houston Electric is ready to help you get started.

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All families are forced to deal with rising energy costs, and the only way to fight back is to reduce your consumption. That’s easier said than done when you’re facing triple-digit temperatures and you live in a house full of electrical appliances, but it’s easier than you think to save money without sacrificing your family’s comfort.

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Today’s real estate market is red hot, but it’s important to buy a house that you can afford. The good news is that a seasoned real estate agent can help you make a smart buy on numerous “fixer-uppers” in your price range. Even if the home is move-in ready, it might still need some work! Your home’s electrical wiring needs to be replaced every 25 years, and you might also need to replace a few older electrical outlets to keep your family safe.

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Whether you’re interested in building a new home, remodeling, or making sure that your older home meets all of the current electrical safety standards, our team at Gary Houston Electric is here to help. We’ve been central Arkansas’ most trusted residential and commercial electrician since 1978, and we have hundreds of combined years of experience.

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When you’re looking for inexpensive ways to upgrade your home, you can’t go wrong with new lighting! It’s very easy to install new light fixtures in your home, and you can use the house lamps that you have to create great task lighting in all the places where you live and gather. You don’t have to have a lot of design experience, and most of the best lighting solutions just take a little common sense.

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Arkansas summers aren’t getting any cooler, and our utility rates continue to increase year in and year out. The only sure-fire way to save money is to find ways to reduce your usage. The good news is that there are plenty of great ways to save money on your utility bills this summer without sacrificing your family’s comfort!

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Gary Houston Electric opened for business over four decades ago, and we’re just as committed to doing great work at fair prices as we were when we opened our doors. We know that our customers have a lot of choices, and strive to earn as much repeat business as we can. We offer the full range and scope of residential and commercial electrical services in Arkansas, and we’re always a phone call away when you need electrical services.

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When it comes to home improvement projects, it’s always important to get the most “bang for your buck!” Most of us have limited budgets to work with, and often only a few days to work at a time. The good news is that upgrading your home lighting design is one of the most affordable ways to make a big impact right away!

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Arkansas homeowners are no stranger to rising energy costs, and there seems to be no end in sight! We’re all at the mercy of our utility providers, and the only reliable way that we can fight back is to find ways to lower our energy consumption. No two homes are ever quite the same, but most homes have plenty of areas that need improvement. Even newly constructed homes often need some tightening up, especially if the builders were under pressure to build a lot of homes quickly in a new subdivision!

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