{"id":2858,"date":"2014-10-16T10:55:53","date_gmt":"2014-10-16T17:55:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.summerhillhomes.com\/?p=2858"},"modified":"2024-03-26T16:16:23","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T23:16:23","slug":"get-ready-for-trick-or-treaters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summerhillhomes.com\/blog\/2014\/10\/16\/get-ready-for-trick-or-treaters\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Ready for Trick-or-Treaters"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you\u2019re prepping for Halloween, you know there\u2019s more involved than just hitting up the pumpkin patch, planning your costumes and stocking up on candy for the trick-or-treaters (or yourself \u2013 we\u2019re not judging!). Here’s how to spruce up your home to make it more welcoming to all the Halloween visitors that will be stopping by:<\/p>\n

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    1. Clear the walkway<\/b>Be prepared for the visiting ghosts and ghouls by making sure the walkway to the front door is clear and clean. Sweep up any leaves and if you\u2019ve decorated the driveway or front yard with decorations, make sure they are not in the way.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Halloween is your front door\u2019s busiest time of year, so now that your walkway is clear of obstructions, make sure the area is well-lit so the trick-or-treaters can easily make their way to your door. You can simply keep the porch light on, or get into the spirit and use flameless lanterns or LED lights so Trick-or-Treaters can see where they\u2019re going.<\/p>\n

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        1. Decorate!<\/b>There\u2019s no need to turn your house into a haunted house if that\u2019s not your style, but consider placing a jack-o-lantern or some uncarved pumpkins in the windows or on the porch if there is enough room.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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            1. Dress up<\/b>Just because you\u2019re just handing out candy doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t dress up. You don\u2019t have to break the bank for a custom costume! Even if it takes you a few minutes to put together a costume from items you have around the house, iIt\u2019s always fun for the kids to see adults get in on the fun as well.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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              1. Care for your pets<\/b>Many dogs, cats, and other furry friends may not be a fan of strangers coming to the door so make sure your pet is in a safe and comfortable place or consider taking them to a secure offsite location for the evening.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                If you\u2019re not passing out candy and want to avoid any bell-ringers, consider placing a \u201cNo Candy\u201d sign on the front door and turning off the porch light.<\/p>\n

                It doesn’t take much to make your home Halloween ready! Be safe out there and have a Happy Halloween!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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