Make Your Halloween Decorations Spooky AND Safe

October is the time to make your home sweet home something to scream about.  Putting up Halloween decorations a few weeks before the actual holiday gives you a chance to enjoy them, and it’s also the perfect time to check your yard and home exterior to make sure everything’s in good and safe working order.

• For example, if you decide to place some scary fun onto stair railings, make sure the decorations do not hinder your ability to grab that railing if you need the extra support.
• Carving real pumpkins is a fun way to create memories with the family, but wait to put them out until a day or two before Halloween, otherwise your neighborhood squirrels will enjoy a snack before you get to frighten away any ghouls.
• Now is also a great opportunity to make sure that all outdoor lighting and pathways are in good shape to stand up to the coming wintry weather.
• Make sure that there are no loose bricks, paving stones, or uneven areas of the walkways around your home.
• Make any necessary home improvements to repair loose footing areas.
• Trim back any tree branches or shrubs that stick out onto the walking areas.
• Make sure that all walking areas are well lit. Many low voltage lighting kits are easy to install and can enhance the look of your home while cleverly keeping you on your feet. In areas where you are looking for extra security, install motion sensor flood lights.

Whatever your spooky decorating style might be, make sure they don’t interfere with walkways, steps, or lighting or you might find yourself tripping yourself, or the neighborhood kids, up in the dark.  And that would be a Halloween trick nobody wants.

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