{"id":408,"date":"2021-09-10T17:21:41","date_gmt":"2021-09-10T17:21:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shine-windowcleaning.com\/westlake-tx\/blog\/hanging-halloween-lights-and-decor-be-the-best-on-the-block\/"},"modified":"2026-10-14T22:19:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T22:19:18","slug":"hanging-halloween-lights-and-decor-be-the-best-on-the-block","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shine-windowcleaning.com\/westlake-tx\/blog\/hanging-halloween-lights-and-decor-be-the-best-on-the-block\/","title":{"rendered":"Hanging Halloween Lights and Decor: Be the Best on the Block"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Halloween is a time for carving pumpkins, eating candy, dressing in costumes, and decorating the home. If you\u2019re here, it\u2019s because you plan on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shine-windowcleaning.com\/westlake\/our-services\/holiday-lighting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hanging Halloween decor<\/a>\u00a0<strong>to impress all your neighbors.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some tips to help you efficiently decorate the outside of your home so that your decorations can shine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Decoration Tips for Halloween<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will now talk about the best tips for \u201ckiller\u201d Halloween decorations, from choosing a focal point to using strobe lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Determine Your Focal Point<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/osiQFzVpThiZLQlGVjADlHVevs84ay7cLUSi9uddoQeVLtp9Y0WHaGFzevJ6gd7AcAF7Xs28MWQJ4nBhg94CeccGeIJTbouXvKmR3LxNEEbBMJ0YSEcuehsiI4iGexABN-1ehaSh\" alt=\"House lit up with lights for the holiday\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/shineofaustinwestlake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Check out Shine of Westlake and Shine of Dallas<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shine-windowcleaning.com\/our-services\/holiday-lighting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a0holiday lighting<\/a>\u00a0services for your next halloween decor.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dictionary.com\/browse\/focal-point\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">focal point<\/a>\u00a0is defined as the \u201cpoint at which all elements or aspects converge; the center of activity or attention.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For your home,\u00a0<strong>selecting a focal point means choosing one spot on your house\u2019s exterior where people\u2019s attention should be drawn<\/strong>, and decorations should be strongest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many people choose the<strong>\u00a0front porch<\/strong>\u00a0as their focal point, but you can select whatever element of your home\u2019s exterior that works best for your decorating needs. This includes a large tree in your front yard or some large Halloween decoration you set up, such as a blow-up spider or pumpkin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To draw attention to this focal point,\u00a0<strong>decorate it with captivating decors such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shine-windowcleaning.com\/dallas-highland-park\/about-us\/blog\/2021\/april\/setting-up-bistro-lights-the-ultimate-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">strings of lights<\/a>, skeletons, fake cobwebs, and more.<\/strong>\u00a0The majority of your decorating activity should happen on or near your focal point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clean Your Home\u2019s Exterior<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shine-windowcleaning.com\/about-us\/blog\/2019\/november\/how-much-will-gutter-cleaning-cost-\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leaves in the gutter<\/a>\u00a0and dirt all over the windows and exterior of your house impact your ability to put up decorations.<\/strong>\u00a0It also draws the eye away from hanging Halloween decor and to the grime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\u00a0importance of cleaning your home\u2019s exterior\u00a0extends far beyond the holidays and includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clearing out pollutants<\/li>\n<li>Preventing expensive repairs<\/li>\n<li>Ridding the exterior of allergens to keep your family healthy<\/li>\n<li>Time saver &#8211; power washing saves loads of time as opposed to manually scrubbing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shine-windowcleaning.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shine<\/a>\u00a0is proud to offer window cleaning in Dallas, Texas, and window cleaning in Austin, Texas. We also provide\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shine-windowcleaning.com\/our-services\/holiday-lighting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">amazing holiday lighting services\u00a0<\/a>to help out with your yearly lighting decor . Contact us today to help your Halloween decorations \u201cshine!\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Related:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shine-windowcleaning.com\/about-us\/blog\/2019\/november\/can-you-pressure-wash-a-window-\/\">Can You Pressure Wash A Window?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/J080DlGWND_KmMPYJhQIvbwH5qZB1dDCPNzoeywxsFPRIHhNDSsDBM8pzZo6hk43GQuXSW--TvQH9KUkgeSxZ2FYpHEBRAi1mGI4HXnelKduAaCHofltDdMy4xKTf7z0nbD-6gC1\" alt=\"Shine workers setting up halloween light decorations\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CF0vXxilpyP\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take Extra Time Hanging Outdoor Lights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Climbing up on the ladder and crawling across the roof may be fun, but it\u2019s also dangerous.\u00a0<strong>You want to spend as little time up high as possible.\u00a0<\/strong>This means\u00a0<strong>testing all your lights on the ground and changing out dead ones.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you can, have\u00a0<strong>someone there to spot you\u00a0<\/strong>as you\u2019re climbing up the ladder and walking on elevated surfaces.\u00a0<strong>Use a sturdy ladder,<\/strong>\u00a0and always rattle it around before climbing to ensure its balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you just don\u2019t have the time or energy to worry about the dangers of halloween lighting set-up, you can always contact your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shine-windowcleaning.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">local holiday lighting professionals\u00a0<\/a>and ask for a quote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hide Extension Cords<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/nWyO3RpgxZys9OeDhuhG5_j110TLjNWLAgvA7h2iPpaMHI7VRbIFdruWhIqEcrB5TFrf0qAefhqR7Gd5wrEfZK9LDvViPTekRJoALyLgvSm7Y1qQjnnnlHYkplkBH0s9EwDDpH1z\" alt=\"Decoration Cordings badly hidden\" width=\"530\" height=\"353\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 530px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 530\/353;\" \/><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody wants to see extension cords tangled around the Halloween decorations. First things first, you\u2019ll want to make sure<strong>\u00a0any cables you use are made for the outdoors<\/strong>\u00a0to avoid costly accidents.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Keep the cords out of main walkways\u00a0<\/strong>or areas where kids will be playing. This prevents unnecessary wear-and-tear on the cords and potential injury if someone trips or steps on exposed wiring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll want to\u00a0<strong>tape the extension cords off to the side or up high away from decorations using electrical tape<\/strong>. Plan your decor accordingly, so you\u2019re maximizing space near the outlets with decorations that need to be plugged in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Related:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shine-windowcleaning.com\/westlake\/about-us\/blog\/2021\/january\/best-time-to-take-down-christmas-lights-and-how-\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Time To Take Down Christmas Lights And How To Do It Safely<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use Strobe Lights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This decoration is often overlooked, but it can add a\u00a0<strong>creepy feel to your Halloween scene.<\/strong>\u00a0You can pair\u00a0<strong>strobe lights for Halloween with a fog machine<\/strong>\u00a0to create a spooky graveyard look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re into the full-blown scary Halloween scene, you can hang skeletons and bats, add fake cobwebs, or add other spooky decorations to your scene. Combine this with fog and strobe lights, and you\u2019ve got a haunting set!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When pairing the strobe lights and fog machine, make sure the\u00a0<strong>strobe light is pointed down or up at the fog<\/strong>. This illuminates the fog to create that spooky effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use Jack-O-Lantern Lights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you aren\u2019t interested in creating a spooky scene with strobe lights and fog, that\u2019s okay! Instead, opt for<strong>\u00a0a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.partycity.com\/pi-cute-halloween-decorating-ideas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cute Halloween scene<\/a>\u00a0with smiling Jack-O-Lantern lights or other inviting\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shine-windowcleaning.com\/our-services\/holiday-lighting\/holiday-lighting-gallery-north\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Halloween lights<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also hang adorable ghosts, happy skeletons, smiling pumpkins, friendly bats and monsters, and other hanging Halloween decor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Who said Halloween has to be scary? Hanging Halloween decor that\u2019s cute and inviting works well, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Do Too Much<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although it\u2019s tempting to go overboard and hang every decoration you can find at the store, too much of a good thing is never good. Instead,\u00a0<strong>keep attention directed to your focal point and choose the highest quality hanging Halloween decor.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If this is your first time decorating,\u00a0<strong>start small with a few manageable decorations<\/strong>. As you progress, you can continue adding to the display slowly, ensuring it never becomes too much to handle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shop Used<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Believe it or not,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spirithalloween.com\/section\/decorations\/1005.uts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Halloween decorations are expensive<\/a><\/strong>. Luckily, you can find secondhand Halloween decorations at local thrift stores and on eBay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Buying these items used results in far less of a sticker shock<\/strong>, and you\u2019d be surprised the shape these decorations are in. Often, they\u2019re as good as new. If you are looking to get new things at a cheaper price but willing to wait a little bit longer , you can also wait after halloween is over and come up with some really good sales at almost any halloween store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start Low And Work Up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re eager to put Halloween lights on your gutter or decorate on the roof, make sure to<strong>\u00a0start on the ground and work up<\/strong>. Doing so helps you get a better idea of what the final decoration scene will look like without forcing you to crawl up and down over and over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we mentioned earlier, spend as little time elevated as you can!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can call your\u00a0<strong>kids or a friend outside to survey your decorations once the higher ones are put in place.<\/strong>\u00a0That way, if you need to alter the elevated decorations, you can do so without climbing up and down to look at the whole scene from afar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Happy Halloween!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that you\u2019ve got an idea of how you\u2019re going to decorate your home\u2019s exterior by hanging Halloween decor, it\u2019s time to get started, so you\u2019re ready for the holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember to sit back, relax, and enjoy the final product!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>To get the most out of your halloween decorations, contact our Shine locations in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/shine-windowcleaning.com\/location\/highland-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dallas<\/a>\u00a0and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shine-windowcleaning.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a0Austin<\/a>, Texas. Learn more today!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Related:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shine-windowcleaning.com\/about-us\/blog\/2019\/november\/preparing-your-home-for-holiday-lighting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Preparing Your Home for Holiday Lighting<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Halloween is a time for carving pumpkins, eating candy, dressing in costumes, and decorating the home. If you\u2019re here, it\u2019s because you plan on\u00a0hanging Halloween decor\u00a0to impress all your neighbors. Here are some tips to help you efficiently decorate the outside of your home so that your decorations can shine. 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