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Frequently asked questions
What color string lights work best for Halloween?
Warm white as the base, always. Add orange or purple as accents, never as the only light. Pure orange string lights read as Halloween-store. Warm white with two strands of purple woven in reads as editorial.
Should I use smart bulbs for Halloween?
Yes. A smart bulb in your porch fixture and one entry lamp lets you shift to orange, deep purple, or amber for October without buying a single new fixture. Set a schedule, sunset to 10 p.m., and forget it.
Where should I place lanterns?
In pairs, never odd numbers, flanking entries, the front door, garage doors, the patio threshold. Use battery LED candles inside, set to flicker. Lanterns are the single highest-ROI outdoor lighting move.