Whether you’re taking your outdoor holiday lighting down right away or leaving it up through the National Western Stock Show—a Denver tradition—keep a lookout for ways to make your home’s exterior safer and more attractive by repairing and upgrading your exterior lighting.

Repairs and Maintenance

Broken globes and burned-out bulbs are obvious candidates for your attention, but what about loose fixtures and outlet covers? Those are areas where rain, snow, and melting ice can cause trouble with wiring and enable mold, fungus, and rot to penetrate into your home’s structure and environment. They can also encourage critters to seek a way into wall cavities in search of warmth and food.

If you’re handy, replacing fixtures can be a DIY project, but be sure to work safely. Damp areas and metal ladders don’t mix when you’re working with electricity. And always check for overhead or adjacent power lines before attempting to work in the area.

And if you’re simply replacing burned-out bulbs, use long-lasting, energy-efficient LED bulbs if you haven’t already made the switch. They’re affordable and come in nearly any output you want.

Upgrades to Consider

If your outdoor outlets aren’t up to code (GFCI protected and weatherproof), it’s time to replace them before trouble or tragedy strikes. And if those outlets were poorly located, you can save time and trouble by adding outlets where they’re more convenient.

While the new year brings the start of longer daylight, it’s a gradual change and it gets dark as early as 6:00 until Daylight Savings Time kicks off in early March. Are your porch steps, walkways, and driveways well lit to avoid trips, slips, and falls? Adding lighting for those areas can make it safer for you and your guests to navigate in the dark.

And don’t forget adding lighting to protect you, your family, and your deliveries from thieves, vandals, and trespassers. Cameras are great, but they work best when the culprit is well illuminated. And motion sensor lights go a long way toward discouraging them in the first place.

Add a Little Pizazz

Even in winter, trees and decorative plantings can add beauty and interest to your home’s landscape. Well placed lighting can highlight your home’s architectural assets, too. There are even permanent “holiday” lighting options that can make your home stand out year-round. Remotely controlled LED arrays can be tailored to the season or the occasion.

And while outdoor living may not be on your mind deep into winter, it’s a good time to start planning upgrades to your patio and deck lighting and electrical service to be ready when the nice weather returns.

Start with a Good Plan and Finish with Good Work

Repairs and upgrades need top-notch electrical work and Allstar Electrical Services delivers the quality results you expect and deserve. We work hand-in-hand with you and your contractors to ensure your new project is done right, on budget, and on time.

We’ve served the Front Range for over 20 years, are top-rated by the BBB and are proud to be an Angi’s Home Advisor Preferred Contractor.

Whatever your electrical needs, call Allstar Electrical at 303.399.7420 or visit our website. Then use our handy on-line forms to request an estimate or set up an appointment.