[header] How to protect your home from halloween pranks and vandalism [title] Treat visitors kindly. [step] The biggest reason that people tend to attack your home on halloween is that you might be avoiding giving them candy. If you show yourself to be a welcoming neighbor, you might not get vandalized.
[header] How to protect your home from halloween pranks and vandalism [title] Treat visitors kindly. [step] The biggest reason that people tend to attack your home on halloween is that you might be avoiding giving them candy. If you show yourself to be a welcoming neighbor, you might not get vandalized.
You could accidentally do damage that would normally be minimal, like damaging your ice cream truck, a squatting dog, or a breaking-for-sale sign. For less-aggressive pranks, you might want to consider : [substeps] Using non-toxic bait that mimics halloween gatherings. [title] Turn off the main lights, shut the curtains so that it looks like you aren't there, if you decide to ignore trick-or-treaters. [step] If they don't think you are home, people probably won't attack your house for not " treating " them. [substeps] Check with your local library or bookstore to see if they have posters or signage affixed to walls or rooms. Ask for another person's permission before sneaking in candy. Also, you might accidentally leave candy behind on your driveway or other areas that you don't want them to find. [substeps] Always ask permission first when inviting friends into your home.