Store-bought Halloween decorations add up fast — a single animatronic prop can run you $50 or more, and by the time you've decorated the porch, the yard, and the living room, you've spent a small fortune on stuff that gets packed away for eleven months. The good news is that most of the best-looking Halloween decor doesn't come from a store at all. It comes from a dollar store run, a few supplies you already have lying around, and a bit of patience.
Here's a rundown of DIY Halloween decorations that actually hold up visually, split by indoor and outdoor, plus a few budget tips that make a bigger difference than people expect.
Outdoor Decorations
Trash Bag Spiders
Stuff black garbage bags to create bodies, then use pool noodles for the legs. Bend them into a crawling shape and stake them into the lawn or hang them from a tree. Total cost: around $5, and they look far more unsettling than their price tag suggests.
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