Halloween can turn a familiar evening into a busy one. Children are moving between houses, parents are carrying costumes and candy, and drivers are making extra stops. In that shuffle, it is easy to leave house keys on a counter, lock a car with the keys inside, or discover that a key fob is missing.
A few checks before you leave can make the night easier. If a lockout or lost key does happen, knowing what to do first helps you keep your family safe and avoid damaging a door or vehicle.
Before Halloween Night, Check Your Keys and Locks
Start with the keys your household will actually use. Make sure the house key turns smoothly, the vehicle key or fob works, and an authorized adult knows where a spare is kept.
Take a few minutes to check:
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House keys: Does everyone who needs entry have a working key or another reliable way in?
