Forget practical storage advice for a minute. It's Halloween, and we have more important questions. Would you rather untangle 500 feet of Halloween lights or pack away an entire yard full of tombstones and props? Welcome to Storage Would You Rather: Halloween Edition—where you pick one answer from every question with no loopholes, no "it depends," and absolutely no secretly creating Option C.
Would You Rather #1: Tangled Lights vs. Yard Décor
We're starting strong.
Would you rather...
- A: Untangle 500 feet of Halloween lights
- B: Pack and organize an entire yard full of tombstones, pumpkins, signs, and props
One requires patience. The other requires an impressive number of storage containers. Choose your struggle.
Would You Rather #2: Garage vs. Closet
Your Halloween collection needs somewhere to live for the other 11 months of the year.
Would you rather...
- A: Give up half your garage to Halloween decorations
- B: Give up an entire closet to Halloween decorations
The car would like you to choose B. Your wardrobe strongly disagrees.
Would You Rather #3: Fog Machine vs. Animatronic
Your Halloween display gets one major upgrade.
Would you rather have...
- A: A fog machine that makes the entire display dramatically creepier
- B: One over-the-top animatronic that scares everyone who walks past it
Both are excellent choices. Both also have to go somewhere when November arrives.
Would You Rather #4: Perfect Labels vs. Clear Bins
You get one Halloween organization superpower.
Would you rather...
- A: Have every container perfectly labeled forever
- B: Have every container be clear so you can immediately see what's inside
If you currently own ten containers that all say 'Halloween,' you are required to answer this question.
Would You Rather #5: Set It Up vs. Take It Down
You have an entire house and yard worth of Halloween decorations.
Would you rather...
- A: Put every decoration up by yourself
- B: Take every decoration down and pack it away by yourself
Putting it up comes with excitement. Taking it down comes with standing in the driveway holding an inflatable and wondering how it ever fit back into that box.
Would You Rather #6: One Huge Inflatable vs. 100 Small Decorations
Would you rather have to store...
- A: One enormous Halloween inflatable
- B: 100 small Halloween decorations
One is a space problem. The other is an organization problem.
We're not sure there's a winning answer here.
Would You Rather #7: Missing Piece vs. Mystery Cord
It's October 1. You just opened last year's Halloween containers.
Would you rather discover...
- A: Your favorite decoration is missing one important piece
- B: You have six mystery power adapters and absolutely no idea what they belong to
There is no joy quite like holding up a random adapter and asking the entire family, 'Does anyone remember what this goes to?'
Would You Rather #8: Halloween All Year vs. One Weekend
Would you rather...
- A: Have to keep one Halloween decoration displayed in your home all year
- B: Only be allowed to decorate for Halloween for one weekend each year
If you chose A before you even finished reading B, we have a feeling Halloween is taken pretty seriously at your house.
Would You Rather #9: Find More Space vs. Cut the Collection
Your Halloween collection has officially exceeded the amount of space you're willing to give it at home.
Would you rather...
- A: Find additional storage space and keep the collection
- B: Choose half of your Halloween decorations and get rid of them
Imagine having to look your favorite decorations in the eye while making this decision.
Actually, maybe don't.
Would You Rather #10: The Ultimate Halloween Decision
Final question. No loopholes.
Would you rather...
- A: Never be allowed to buy another Halloween decoration
- B: Keep buying Halloween decorations, but you have to keep the entire collection organized
Somewhere, a Halloween clearance aisle just made this decision significantly harder.
What's Your Halloween Storage Personality?
Time to count your answers.
Mostly A's: The Halloween Chaos Coordinator
You embrace the chaos. Halloween isn't supposed to be perfectly organized—it's supposed to be fun. You probably start decorating with a general plan and somehow end up adding three more things before you're finished.
Your biggest challenge isn't enthusiasm. It's figuring out where everything goes afterward.
Mostly B's: The Organized Haunter
You love Halloween, but you also appreciate knowing where things are. Your ideal decorating day involves labeled containers, working lights, matching cords, and decorations that come out in roughly the order you need them.
You understand that spooky season can still have a system.
Exactly 5 A's and 5 B's: The Seasonal Wild Card
You want to be organized. You really do.
Then you walk past Halloween clearance, find something you absolutely did not plan to buy, and suddenly the organization system has another member.
You're equal parts organization and impulse purchase.
One Question We Can Actually Answer
Would you rather spend the rest of the year stepping around seasonal decorations in the garage—or give the collection a dedicated place until you need it again?
Okay, that one may have been slightly easier.
Final Thoughts
Whether you're an Organized Haunter, a Halloween Chaos Coordinator, or somewhere directly in the middle, there's one thing most serious Halloween decorators eventually discover: the collection tends to grow.
Modern Storage® can give seasonal decorations a dedicated place between holidays, helping free up closets, spare rooms, and garage space without asking you to choose which decorations have to go.
Because 'Would you rather keep your Halloween decorations or have room in your garage?' shouldn't have to be the hardest question on this list.
What is Storage Would You Rather: Halloween Edition?
It's a Halloween version of the classic Would You Rather game, with questions about decorating, organizing, packing, seasonal storage, and all the chaos that comes with loving Halloween.
Can I play this with friends, family, or coworkers?
Absolutely. Have everyone choose A or B before discussing their answers. The debates are half the fun.
Is this supposed to be actual storage advice?
This one is mostly for fun, although a few real storage lessons may sneak in along the way. For actual belongings, follow manufacturer care recommendations and contact Modern Storage® with questions about specific storage needs.
Why can Halloween decorations be difficult to store?
Halloween collections often include a strange combination of bulky props, delicate decorations, inflatables, lights, costumes, signs, electronics, and oddly shaped yard décor. What looks great spread across a house and yard can take up a surprising amount of space once it's packed away.
What if my Halloween collection really has outgrown my house?
Self storage can give seasonal decorations a dedicated place between holidays, helping free up closets, spare rooms, and garage space at home.
Storage options, unit types, amenities, and availability vary by Modern Storage® facility. Follow manufacturer care and storage recommendations for individual decorations and specialty items.