A Haunted Yard for a Cause at Valley Villager's Home

While weeds and crabgrass are common yard issues homeowners deal with, Valley Village's Phyllis Solomon has a much bigger problem on her hand: her yard is haunted.

For the past five years, Solomon has transformed the outside of her home to "Laurelgrove Lair of Lost Souls" with the help of many spooky decorations.

"We have a haunted graveyard with some lost souls hanging about, a new 'breathing' grave, and very spooky sound effects," she said. "There's a Pirate Cove's area, Bones Bistro featuring the Skull & Bones Skeleton Band and the Chop Shop with a bbq and Skeleton Chef, a Pumpkin Patch that also includes some Wizard of Oz themed pumpkins, a huge 15-inch spider up on the roof, and more!"

Solomon also set up an detailed and elaborate miniature Halloween village in her living room window.

This year, Solomon said she's also hoping visitors would make a donation to HNC Support International, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that assists head and neck cancer survivors like herself.

But overall, she says she's looking forward to having guests.

"I love seeing everyone's reactions, especially the kids," Solomon said. "I enjoy being out there talking to neighbors and even making some new friends!"

Her home is at 4913 Laurelgrove Ave. The "Laurelgrove Lair of Lost Souls" is open through Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.