It\u2019s nearly time for Halloween! If you\u2019re at home for the night, you can expect trick-or-treaters to come knocking. Candy? Check! Spooky decorations? Check! Here are six tips to ensure your home is prepared for trick-or-treaters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Things out on the paths leading up to your front door or sidewalks that could be considered tripping hazards, such as rakes, toys, or stones should be cleared up. Additionally, it might be worth looking at removing any wet leaves as well – they can be a slipping hazard. Make sure any decorations you have don\u2019t make it difficult to cross pathways and access the area where you\u2019ll be distributing candy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lighting along your pathway or around the exterior of your property can make it more inviting. Even spooky lighting, as long as it creates a safer path for anyone coming to your front door. Before the big day, double check your bulbs and replace any that have burnt out. Let the creativity flow with some of your lighting and use things like spotlights and colours that suit your theme or represent Halloween. Remember to clear of candles, as they can be a fire hazard. Things like LED candles will work just as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While you\u2019re making sure you don\u2019t have any fire hazards around, also be sure to decorate your property safely. Things like dried flowers, cornstalks, paper, and flammable fabrics can all ignite easily when close to a source of heat. So, even if you do skip candles make sure that anything flammable is laid out safely and away from heat sources. Also, double check that any hanging decor is properly secured and high enough that even taller trick-or-treaters won\u2019t risk bumping their head.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unfortunately, not everyone on Halloween is around to have fun. Make sure that any doors you aren\u2019t using are locked while you\u2019re dishing out candy. Double check doors to your back garden and garage doors. Consider storing your car in the garage if you have one to keep it safe and provide a little more space for anyone coming up the driveway to your front door.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While your pet may be friendly with you, it\u2019s not always the case with others. It\u2019s best to keep your pets away from young, excited children. A nervous animal could easily result in an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many kids have allergies, so buying a variety of treats will ensure that everyone can enjoy something. You can also get creative and hand out things that aren\u2019t candy, like little toys or stickers if anyone can\u2019t eat any of the candy on hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether you\u2019re handing out candy, supervising your own trick-or-treaters, or curling up on the couch with a scary move, have a safe and fun-filled Halloween!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
It\u2019s nearly time for Halloween! If you\u2019re at home for the night, you can expect trick-or-treaters to come knocking. Candy? Check! Spooky decorations? Check! Here are six tips to ensure your home is prepared for trick-or-treaters. 1. Clear your pathways\u00a0 Things out on the paths leading up to your front door or sidewalks that could […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":119,"featured_media":20273,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":{"subtitle":"","format":"standard","video":"","gallery":"","source_name":"","source_url":"","via_name":"","via_url":"","override":[{"single_blog_custom":"","sidebar":"","second_sidebar":"","share_position":"","share_float_style":"","post_date_format":"","post_date_format_custom":"","post_reading_time_wpm":"","zoom_button_out_step":"1","zoom_button_in_step":"1","number_popup_post":"1"}],"image_override":[{"single_post_thumbnail_size":"","single_post_gallery_size":""}],"trending_post_position":"","trending_post_label":"","sponsored_post_label":"","sponsored_post_name":"","sponsored_post_url":"","sponsored_post_logo":"","sponsored_post_desc":""},"jnews_primary_category":{"id":""},"footnotes":""},"categories":[1167],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20272","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-just-for-fun"],"yoast_head":"\n