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Permanent Outdoor LED Lighting by Trimlight

Programmable, year-round accent and holiday lighting installed by certified professionals

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Trimlight in Owatonna & Southern Minnesota

Every November, homeowners climb icy ladders to hang holiday lights — and every January, they do it again to take them down. Tangled strands, burned-out bulbs, and weather damage make the cycle expensive and dangerous (ladder falls from holiday lighting send thousands to the ER each year). The Groundsmasters ends that cycle permanently with Trimlight — a commercial-grade LED system that mounts once along your roofline and stays year-round. Change colors from your phone for Christmas, Halloween, the Fourth of July, or everyday accent lighting. The LEDs last 50,000+ hours, use a fraction of the energy of incandescent strands, and the discreet aluminum channel virtually disappears during the day. One installation, every occasion, zero ladders.

We proudly serve Owatonna, Austin, Albert Lea, Mankato, North Mankato, and surrounding Southern Minnesota communities.

What this looks like on your property

  • Holiday lighting that changes colors from your phone — no ladders, no rewiring
  • Clean roofline during the day — the aluminum channel virtually disappears
  • Year-round accent lighting for everyday curb appeal, not just December

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Why Homeowners Choose Groundsmasters

Veteran-OwnedOperating with integrity since 1984
Same Crew Every VisitConsistent quality from people who know your property
Written QuotesThe price we quote is the price you pay — no surprise fees
One ProviderLawn, landscape, irrigation, snow, and more — one call covers it

Why Trimlight Matters

Traditional holiday lighting is a seasonal hassle: climbing ladders in cold weather, wrestling with tangled strands, replacing burned-out bulbs, and dealing with the inevitable damage from wind, ice, and UV exposure. Beyond the inconvenience, ladder injuries from holiday light installation send thousands of people to emergency rooms every year. Permanent LED lighting eliminates all of these problems while offering something traditional lights never could -- complete programmability. With Trimlight, you control colors, patterns, brightness, and timing from your smartphone. Set warm white for elegant everyday accent lighting, switch to red and green for Christmas, orange and purple for Halloween, red white and blue for the Fourth of July, or your favorite team colors on game day. The lights are designed to last 50,000 hours or more and consume a fraction of the energy of traditional incandescent lights. It is a permanent upgrade that pays for itself in convenience, safety, and energy savings.

What's Included

  • Trimlight permanent LED lighting system
  • Professional installation along rooflines, eaves, and architectural features
  • Discreet mounting channels that blend with your trim and fascia
  • Programmable RGB color-changing LEDs with smartphone control
  • Pre-programmed holiday themes: Christmas, Halloween, Fourth of July, and more
  • Everyday accent lighting modes in warm white, cool white, and solid colors
  • Custom color patterns and scheduling for any occasion
  • Weather-rated components designed for Minnesota winters

Our Trimlight Process

1

Design Consultation

We visit your property, measure rooflines and architectural features, discuss your lighting goals, and present a design with pricing. We help you visualize how the system will look day and night.

2

Professional Installation

Our trained installers mount the Trimlight channel system along your chosen rooflines and eaves. The channel is color-matched to your trim for a clean, discreet appearance. All wiring is hidden and professionally connected.

3

Programming & Setup

We program the controller, connect it to your WiFi network, and set up the smartphone app. We walk you through all the features, including preset themes, custom color creation, scheduling, and brightness control.

4

Year-Round Enjoyment

Once installed, your Trimlight system is always ready. Switch between holiday themes, accent lighting, and party colors with a few taps on your phone. The system requires virtually no maintenance and is built to withstand Minnesota weather.

Benefits of Professional Trimlight

  • Permanent installation eliminates annual holiday light setup and removal
  • Smartphone-controlled color changes for any holiday, event, or mood
  • LEDs last 50,000+ hours and use a fraction of incandescent energy
  • Discreet mounting channels are nearly invisible during the day
  • Eliminates ladder-related injury risk from seasonal light installation
  • Year-round curb appeal with elegant accent lighting every evening
  • Weather-rated for southern Minnesota winters including ice and extreme cold

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What Our Customers Say

The Trimlight system looks incredible. We change colors for every holiday.

Jen M., Owatonna

Best investment we've made for our home's curb appeal. Looks amazing at night.

Scott D., Medford

Clean install, no visible wires, and the app makes it so easy to control.

Lisa H., Faribault

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Trimlight for Owatonna & Southern Minnesota

Owatonna homeowners love their holiday displays, and Trimlight is quickly becoming the preferred choice in the area because it eliminates the challenge of decorating in Minnesota's harsh late-fall and early-winter conditions. No more hanging lights in freezing temperatures or dealing with ice-covered ladders. The system is engineered for extreme weather, which is essential in our Zone 4b climate where winter temperatures drop well below zero and ice storms are a regular occurrence. Beyond the holidays, Trimlight adds everyday elegance to Owatonna homes -- a subtle warm white glow along the roofline that enhances architectural features and improves visibility for safety. Commercial properties in the Owatonna area are also discovering Trimlight as a way to attract attention and create a festive atmosphere for customers. The system is particularly popular for restaurants, retail storefronts, and event venues that want to stand out along the I-35 corridor and in downtown Owatonna.

Trimlight is a commercial-grade system that differs significantly from the consumer LED strips you might find at a hardware store. The lights are housed in a rigid aluminum channel that protects the LEDs from physical damage, UV degradation, and moisture infiltration. Individual LED modules can be replaced if one ever fails, without replacing the entire run -- this modular design extends the effective system life well beyond the 50,000-hour LED rating. The channel is available in multiple colors to match your existing trim and fascia, and the mounting hardware is engineered for permanent exterior installation. The system uses low-voltage wiring from a weatherproof transformer, making it safe and energy-efficient. A typical whole-house installation costs less to operate than a single 100-watt light bulb. Scheduling features let you set the system to turn on at sunset and off at a specified time, or you can trigger scenes manually from anywhere using the smartphone app.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Trimlight

How is permanent Trimlight different from regular holiday lights?
Trimlight is a permanently installed LED system mounted in a discreet aluminum channel along your roofline. Unlike temporary lights, it stays up year-round and is programmable via smartphone. You can change colors, patterns, and brightness for any holiday or everyday use. It eliminates annual installation and removal, lasts 50,000+ hours, and is weather-rated for Minnesota winters.
Can I really control the lights from my phone?
Yes. The Trimlight system connects to your home WiFi and is fully controlled through a smartphone app. You can select from dozens of preset holiday themes, create custom color combinations, adjust brightness, set timers and schedules, and trigger instant color changes from anywhere. The app is available for both iOS and Android devices.
Will the mounting channels be visible during the day?
The channels are designed to be as discreet as possible. They are available in multiple colors to match your existing trim, fascia, or soffit. When the lights are off, the channel blends with your roofline and is nearly invisible from the street. The clean, low-profile design is one of the key advantages over traditional clip-mounted light strings.
How does the system hold up in Minnesota winters?
Trimlight is specifically designed for extreme weather conditions. The aluminum channel protects LEDs from ice, snow, and wind. All electrical connections are weather-sealed, and the system operates reliably in temperatures well below zero. We have installed these systems throughout the Owatonna area with excellent long-term performance.

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