Home Halloween Makeover Tips

It's October, which means it's time to give your home a Halloween makeover. Here are some wickedly good tips to transform your front yard into a haunted haven:

• Ghoulish Entrance: Create an eerie atmosphere with a fog machine and spooky sound effects as guests approach your doorstep.

• Pumpkin Paradise: Line your walkway with carved and painted pumpkins. Mix it up with different sizes and designs for a fun and festive look.

• Frightening Foliage: Incorporate spiders, tombstones, and creepy crawlies into your landscaping for an authentically spooky vibe.

• Sinister Lighting: Illuminate your haunt with orange and purple lights to cast an otherworldly glow. Strobe lights and lanterns add to the haunted ambiance.

• Skeleton Crew: Position skeletons and zombies in unexpected places, like climbing up your walls or peeking out from behind bushes. (For the ultimate example, check out the famous Skeleton House on St. Charles Ave in New Orleans, pictured here.)

• Witch's Brew Station: Set up a "witch's brew" station with cauldrons, potion bottles, and a bubbling fog effect.

• Freaky Family Photo: Create a life-size cardboard cutout of a famous horror character for an unforgettable photo op.

Remember to avoid fake spider webs, which pose a risk to owls and other birds. Have a spooktacular time bringing your Halloween vision to life!