Halloween is a fun, and spooky, time of year for kids. Make trick-or-treating safe for your little monsters with a few easy safety tips.

Use flashlights as alternatives to candles or torch lights when decorating walkways and yards. They are much safer for trick-or-treaters, whose costumes may brush against the lighting.

October is Safety Month at Rankin’s Hardware & Building Supplies. Look for safety tips all month here on PenBay Pilot and on our Facebook page. Source: National Fire Protection Association.