Escaping the heat of day might mean waiting until nightfall to go outside for some fresh air.  And while outdoor living at night is cozy and cool, the one element that makes it possible is having good lighting, particularly around your patio and deck areas.  Saying “patio lights” might conjure images of string lights strewn playfully across fence posts or a pergola.  Or perhaps to you it’s simple sconces mounted to the wall.  But if you’re looking to really light your outdoor living space for nighttime enjoyment, there are a wide array of options for outdoor patio lights in Santa Barbara:

• Hang it up. If you have a roof overhead, the options are unlimited for selecting a hanging lamp.  From modern to traditional, there is likely a pendant lamp to suit your outdoor style.  The advantages are many, too.  Because these are attached to the home, their installation has a cleaner appearance, with no cords hanging about, and they provide light right where you need it—onto a table or a seating area—without spilling out onto neighboring properties or the night sky.
• Keep hanging in there. While we’re looking up, there are a few other options for lighting that may have other utilities, as well.  A porch with a roof overhead may benefit from the addition of a ceiling fan (with a light fixture, of course) that can keep air moving on those humid summer nights.  If you’re a fancy type, think about adding a pretty chandelier that can withstand the outdoor environments.

• Bring it with you. And speaking of putting your outdoor patio lights where you need them, if your lifestyle calls for something a little more mobile, there are myriad options for patio lights, as well.  Cordless lamps abound, offering everything from lanterns to whimsical floor lamps.  Most make use of LED fixtures to preserve batteries over the long term and often they have other functions, too.  Many might double as Bluetooth speakers while others are just cool, sculptural conversation pieces.
• Celebrate. You don’t have to rob your holiday lighting stash to make your outdoor patio feel festive.  String lights are all the rage for their ability to define a space and add just enough light where it’s needed to your outdoor living space.  But as far as outdoor patio lights go, string lights can themselves be an artistic expression or a complement to your design style.  Consider using decorative globes or Edison-style bulbs that offer a soft glow in rhythm across a space.  Or spice it up with colored string lights that resemble peppers, stars, or even flowers.
• See what sticks. Make no mistake, the walls around your patio space are still an apt place to put lighting, as are columns on outdoor structures and seat walls.  Wall sconces make perfect patio lights as they direct light over doorways, onto patio surfaces, and anywhere else it’s needed.  They are also effective in highlighting the architecture of the structure on which they sit, while themselves communicating style with fixtures that complement the look.

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Our website has several articles that go more in depth on the differences between the two, and why it’s important to know which method works for which job.  You will definitely want to increase your understanding of these services before calling nearby companies for pressure cleaning.

When you make that call, you’ll next want to confirm that the pressure washing prices listed on the company’s website are indeed current and ask about changes if there is a difference.  Next, ask your prospective power washing service company if they are bonded and insured and if they guarantee their work.  Because pressure washing and power washing can have an adverse effect on surfaces, you will want to also be sure that they are well versed in which ones can handle which service.  In fact, they may wish to visit your property for an initial consultation and quote.  If they hesitate to do work due to spalling concrete, for example, take it as a good sign!  Disappointing as it may be, this is a conscientious service provider who can likely also recommend another method of cleaning those surfaces without doing damage.

So, while there are definitely plenty of power washing companies throughout Santa Barbara, it is a good idea to first do your homework by educating yourself on which washing service you need.  Once you know the differences between pressure washing and power washing, you’ll know the right questions to ask as you make calls for pressure washing prices from companies near you.