GeauxTrax Guides

Everything you need to know about permanent outdoor lights.

Straight answers on installation, cost, hardware comparisons, and wire management — written by the people who built the track.

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How to Install Govee Permanent Outdoor Pro in One Weekend: The Complete DIY Guide

Step-by-step instructions for a complete Govee Permanent Outdoor Pro installation — tools list, fascia track mounting, puck seating, wire routing, power connection, and troubleshooting.

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Permanent Outdoor Lights vs. Seasonal Christmas Lights: The 10-Year Math

A full cost breakdown comparing 10 years of seasonal Christmas lights (hardware + annual replacements + labor) versus a one-time permanent outdoor light install. The numbers are clear.

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How to Hide Govee Permanent Outdoor Pro Wires: 3 Methods Compared

Three methods for hiding Govee Permanent Outdoor Pro wires — raw wire along fascia, paintable wire channel raceway, and GeauxTrax PETG track — compared by cost, appearance, and installation time.

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Govee Permanent Outdoor Pro vs. Permanent Outdoor Lite: Which One Should You Buy?

Detailed comparison of Govee Permanent Outdoor Pro and Lite — brightness, puck design, wire gauge, connector system, IP rating, app features, and price. Plus: why GeauxTrax only fits the Pro.

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PETG vs Aluminum Permanent Light Track: Why We Chose PETG

An honest engineering comparison of PETG and aluminum for outdoor permanent light track — weight, thermal expansion, UV resistance, cost, installation ease, lifespan, and paintability.