Entry Way Decorations

Whether the intention is to be child-friendly, truly terrifying, or just uniquely you, how the entry way is decorated contributes significantly to creating an awesome Halloween theme.

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Light Up the Night

Including your Christmas lights amongst other glowing Halloween decorations can create a festive atmosphere for a Halloween party, or make your house a happy haunt that trick-or-treaters will love.

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Reusing Household Items

Save some money by recycling items around the house, such as stuffing an old sheet with rags and mounting it outside to make a ghost that will flow in the breeze.

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Build Your Own Zombie

Stuffing long johns or pajamas paired with an old dress or coveralls, fake hands, and a mask, is a quick and easy way to build your own zombie.  

Tip from a Professional Haunted House Actor - Put on a costume similar to your zombie, and sit or stand still next to it.  Once visitors are convinced you are just one more decoration, jump out at them to add a bit of fright to their night.

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Halloween Blowups

Blowup decorations can compliment any Halloween adornment. They range from hauntingly happy to fiendishly frightening, and after the holiday are easy to take down and store for reuse next year.

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Your Not-So-Friendly Neighborhood

Arachnophobia is one of the most common of fears. Including spiders in your decorating, especially in a place where they are hard to spot but easy to brush against, can add a bit of fright to any Halloween.

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Pumpkin Decor

A mainstay of the holiday, pumpkins will fit in well with almost any Halloween ornamentation.

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Creative Pumpkin Carving

While the traditional Jack-O-Lantern will always be a classic, carving your pumpkins in a unique style can really contribute to a theme, or just set a house apart.

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More Treat than Trick

No need to be a slave to tradition. While Halloween is usually thought of as frightening, having whimsical, or even silly, decorations can make a house stand out and provide a welcoming atmosphere for little ones stopping by for treats.

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The Spice of (Un)life

Whatever the theme, (or lack thereof), variety can make any Halloween decor more interesting and enjoyable.

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