Outdoor Lighting Season is Coming
As summer approaches, it’s time to think about outdoor lighting, outlets, and power for it all.
March 2026
Upgrade Outdoor Lighting Before Summer Nights
Longer summer evenings mean enjoying more time outside. Installing LED landscape lighting, pathway lights, or patio lighting as part of your smart home improves safety while creating a great entertaining space.
Modern LEDs use far less energy and last much longer than older bulbs, so your new outdoor lighting will save you money as well. Why let your outdoor areas go unused? Invest in lighting for both safety and ambiance and enjoy your entire home.
Add Weather-Resistant Outlets
Entertaining outdoors is common year-round in beautiful Santa Barbara County. Summer is peak season for enjoying your patio with family and friends.
Outdoor kitchens, speakers, heaters, and string lights all need power. Installing GFCI-protected weatherproof outlets ensures safe power for patios, decks, and landscaping. Don’t let extension cords trip up your patio plans. Laughlin Electric can install outlets to keep the party powered and safe.
Laughlin Electric’s professional technicians can provide a thorough evaluation of your home’s electrical system and help you understand the best options based on what you hope to achieve—whether that’s creating a beautifully lit outdoor space, improving safety, or preparing your home for increased summer energy demands. We take the time to listen to your goals, answer your questions, and recommend solutions that fit your lifestyle and your home. From outdoor and landscape lighting to weather-resistant outlets, panel upgrades, EV charging, and backup power systems, our team is experienced in designing and installing solutions that work seamlessly both inside and outside your home.
At Laughlin Electric, we believe great service starts with understanding what matters most to our customers. Our technicians arrive prepared, treat your home with care, and work efficiently so you can start enjoying the results as soon as possible—often with the ability to begin work the very same day. Whether you’re planning summer gatherings on the patio, upgrading your lighting, or preparing for potential power outages, we’re here to help make your home safer, more comfortable, and ready for the season ahead. Let Laughlin Electric help you prepare for a beautiful summer right in your own backyard.