fbpx

Tutorials / DIYs

halloween to-do list header

The Ultimate Halloween Decorating To-Do List for Home, Yard, and Party

Step into a world where Halloween magic meets creativity! Leave the ordinary behind and embark on an extraordinary journey with our handcrafted Halloween To-Do List. Unveiling a collection of captivating ideas and unique twists, we’ll guide you through an unforgettable Halloween decorating adventure that will bewitch your guests and set your home apart from the …

The Ultimate Halloween Decorating To-Do List for Home, Yard, and Party Read More »

water damaged cardboard halloween decoration 2

Comprehensive Guide – How To Protect Homemade Halloween Decorations from the Elements

Preserving your DIY Halloween decorations from the unforgiving weather elements is crucial to make sure they maintain spooky allure and last for seasons to come. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into various types of protective products suitable for safeguarding wood, foam, and cardboard Halloween decorations. Each product will be accompanied by descriptions, rankings, …

Comprehensive Guide – How To Protect Homemade Halloween Decorations from the Elements Read More »

How To Make Halloween LED Spotlight with RCA Connectors

This simple DIY tutorial will help you create your own Halloween LED spotlight lighting with RCA connectors to use anywhere in your haunt with ease (and very little electricity draw!) Derek Young has a killer system for his home haunt at Van Oaks Cemetery, which uses inexpensive, elegant and effective lighting that you can make …

How To Make Halloween LED Spotlight with RCA Connectors Read More »

Upgrade Cheap Halloween Tombstones

How To Upgrade Your Cheap Dollar Store Halloween Tombstones

Check out this crafty DIY tutorial that teaches you how to make an awesome graveyard using cheap dollar store foam Halloween tombstones. Give your store-bought props a major upgrade! Eduardo of Monster Tutorials shows you everything you need to make thicker AND sturdier tombstones for a better-looking graveyard that doesn’t blow away. Upgrade Dollar Store …

How To Upgrade Your Cheap Dollar Store Halloween Tombstones Read More »

How To Make Creepy Dock Piling Props For Halloween Shipwreck Scenes

These spooky dock piling props will bring authenticity to your next shipwrecked pirate Halloween scene. This weekend DIY project is simple enough for the whole family to get their hands dirty with and enjoy. Plus, the messier, the better! Channeling your inner Van Gogh isn’t necessarily required… So, do you think you can bang this …

How To Make Creepy Dock Piling Props For Halloween Shipwreck Scenes Read More »

How To Create Life-Sized Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Skellington Prop for $25

What Nightmare Before Christmas fan wouldn’t love this life-sized prop in their front lawn for Halloween? Kristie found a low-cost way to produce a quality prop that you can use indoors or out. And the best part? She did it all for around $25! DIY Parts List Here is a list of the PVC fittings …

How To Create Life-Sized Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Skellington Prop for $25 Read More »

How To Make Animatronic Coffin Props Lift With Skeleton Hands

Picture this: a coffin dweller emerging from the shadows, sending shivers down your spine! This eerie prop is made of two wire-framed hands wrapped carefully in tape and aluminum foil. Connected to a lifting device, it moves up and down so realistically, giving everyone a good scare. Creating the Coffin Prop with Skeleton Hands Sculpting …

How To Make Animatronic Coffin Props Lift With Skeleton Hands Read More »

Distressed Column Props for Haunted Mansion Graveyard

Taken as inspiration from the Haunted Mansion theme park attraction, these columns are constructed on wood framing, then covered with foam, carved by hand and painted for an aged, distressed look. How-To Instructions… See the fully completed display here. Images by Haunted Mansion Northside Our big thanks to James again for sharing! You can share this …

Distressed Column Props for Haunted Mansion Graveyard Read More »

halloween office decoration final with flame

How To Win a Halloween Office Decorating Contest For $20

When my company’s Halloween office decoration contest started heating up, I couldn’t hold back. Entering the contest wasn’t in the plan this year with so many other projects in the works. But after seeing everyone else in the Halloween spirit, I thought: “You cannot let another year pass without making something!” This realization happened on …

How To Win a Halloween Office Decorating Contest For $20 Read More »

Scroll to Top