Whether you’re throwing a block party or just feeling festive this Hallow’s Eve, decorating is one of the best parts of the holiday. We’ve got scary suggestions that can be hung out to haunt and set up to spook this October 31. 

To create the perfect spooky atmoshpere, rent a fog machine from a local novelty shop. A little dry ice for the scary smoke will usually come with it. If you’re looking for something a little cheaper, paint creepy creative signs on cardboard to hang on the walls and doors and accompany your company with some sounds of the dead. Find some terrifying tunes choc-full of screams, bangs, evil laughs, and other things that go bump in the night.

Speaking of cheap and creepy, fake spiderwebs and bugs are going to be your best friend. They are super affordable and you really can’t over-do it so be generous with the stuff! Stretch it across doorways and stair banisters for an eery look throughout. If you really want to out do yourself, cover your walls (and/or furniture) with black plastic garbage bags. Cut the at the seams and tack or tape into place. Stretch some more of your webs over the bags to finish.

For some last minute final touches, pick up those standard plastic pieces from any dollar or general store. Put in any spots where you think appropriate around the house. Hang some in your webs. Set up a plastic skeleton at the table. Remember, the most important tool to decorating is inside your head. Use your imagination and don’t be scared to get crazy!