October is a transition time, and nowhere is that more evident than at home improvement stores, where you’ll find summery items and holiday decorations displayed almost side-by-side. Boomers looking to make the most of this season on a budget will find plenty to choose from at Home Depot.
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Here’s what boomers should stock up on before Halloween.
Home Accents Holiday Black Cat Witch Archway
- Price: $99.98
Looking for some Halloween decor ahead of the holiday? Greet trick-or-treaters in style with this spooky black cat witch archway from Home Accents Holiday. The inflatable archway is 14 feet tall and features LED lights to brighten up the Halloween night. Place the archway at your home’s entrance, or use it to create a selfie spot in your yard.
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Hampton Bay Standing Patio Heater
- Price: $99.00
Chilly weather doesn’t have to keep you from enjoying your porch, deck or patio. This standing patio heater from Hampton Bay heats up to 120 square feet and has a directional reflector to concentrate the heat where you need it. It runs on a standard 20-pound propane tank, sold separately, and has an electric ignition for easy start-up.
Protect the heater from the elements with a patio heater cover for an additional $27.99.
Ring Video Doorbell Battery Plus With Spotlight Cam
- Price: $269.99
Shorter days increase the need for home security, and for those who haven’t jumped on the video doorbell bandwagon yet, the Ring video doorbell and spotlight cam set provides everything you need to safeguard your home this Halloween and beyond.
The easy-to-install doorbell is battery operated, so no wiring is required. Motion detection triggers head-to-toe video recording throughout an area range you can customize to reduce false triggers, such as passing cars. The battery-operated spotlight cam expands your doorbell’s protection with motion-activated lights.
You control both devices through an app that lets you see real-time video and talk with visitors who come within video range. An optional subscription, sold separately, records videos and stores them for up to 180 days.
Leaf Easy Leaf Scoop
- Price: $9.98
Raking leaves is a great way to get some exercise and enjoy the fresh, crisp air. But bagging those leaves is backbreaking work. Enter the Leaf Easy leaf scoop, a lightweight device that helps you bag your leaves in half the time, with half the bending. Just rake the leaves onto the 45-inch-by-48-inch trifold scoop, fold in the sides and then funnel the leaves into a bag or container. When you’re finished with the scoop, fold it flat for storage in your shed or garage.
Roku Express 4K+ Streaming Device
- Price: $29.99
If you’re still subscribing to cable, cutting the cord now can save you hundreds of dollars by Christmas. The Roku Express 4K+ gives you access to over 200 live TV channels to ease the transition, plus all the apps you need to watch your favorite subscription services — for almost half the price of a comparable Amazon Fire TV Stick.
Roku is also a cost-effective alternative to replacing older smart TVs that have lost or are about to lose support for their installed apps.
In addition to a 4K picture (on compatible TVs), the Roku streaming device offers voice search and controls and dual-band Wi-Fi for smoother streaming. Setup is easy — just plug and play with the included HDMI cable.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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