8 Ways To Make Your House The Spookiest On The Block

Every Halloween, thrill-seeking trick-or-treaters are on the hunt for one thing (well, one thing besides loads of sweets): the spookiest house in the neighborhood! And if you're hoping to take the crown this year, transforming your home into a haunted house, a spooky asylum or a witch's den is the way to go.

Need some ghostly inspiration? Take a look at these spooky tips and eerie items that will make your haunted home the envy of everyone on the block. Oh, and make sure to buy some extra candy because your door step is about to be the trick-or-treating destination of the year.

Happy Halloween!

1. Add spider webs galore.

Spider webs are one of the simplest ways to transform your house into the scariest on the block. Stretch the durable mesh material across trees or let it hang from your ceiling and windows. Sprinkle some fake spiders on the webs for added fright! This combination will give your home a creepy abandoned atmosphere and fashion a spot where ghosts are likely to hang out.

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2. Create an eerie front entrance.

If you're hoping to win the prize for spookiest house on the block, then you really need to dress up your front entrance. This spider web scarf is perfect for draping above your front door — and it also works well on your fireplace mantel. Scattering realistic crows around your front porch will create an even darker and more frightening ambiance. Drape this creepy Halloween cloth around your windows or entrance for extra effect.

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3. Add some magic to your outdoors.

Cast a spell on trick-or-treaters with these glowing witch hats that will light up your home and make it a cool trick-or-treating destination. The eight multi-colored hats are hung on string lights with eight different settings, creating a magical-yet-eerie ambiance. Check out more hanging Halloween lights like these light up pumpkins, ghosts and bats.

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4. Adorn the inside of your home with scary bats.

Nothing screams Halloween like the sight of bats! Arrange 3D bats all over your walls and windows and welcome your guests into a home fit for a vampire. This 28-piece set of bats comes with an easy-to-apply style and won't leave any residue or damage to your walls when you remove them. Add some more scary decals throughout your home like a witch on a broomstick or a grim reaper.

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5. Hang spooky ghosts around your home.

Allow mysterious ghosts to welcome your guests by hanging them throughout your home. With bendable arms, these floating figures can be positioned to either loom above or appear like they're flying toward their victim. They're the perfect addition to your dining room decor, or you can hang them from trees outdoors to scare the neighbors. Pair the ghosts with other spooky hanging decor like these haunted house silhouettes.

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6. Create a creepy candy table.

Crafting a spooky candy table is great for when trick-or-treaters ring the bell or even when you're hosting a Halloween party. First, you'll need a table cloth to set the mood, like this mysterious one adorned with a spider web design. Using a black lace table dressing is elegant enough for your home, but also gives off a mysterious ambiance. Next, you'll want to add some dark decor elements. Incorporate these vintage potion bottles featuring bats and skulls to really add some fright. And lastly, you'll need this eerie, skull-shaped candy dish to complete the ominous look.

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7. Line your walkway with jack-o-lanterns

Jack-o-lanterns are a festive touch that make it easier for trick-or-treaters to see in the dark. If you don't have time to hand carve your pumpkins this year, these metal buckets are the perfect addition to your haunted house. They are super versatile and can be used for toting candy, displaying fall floral arrangements or housing spooky candles. You can also check out this jack-o-lantern sporting a witch's hat.

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8. Transform your front yard into a graveyard.

Turning your front yard into a cemetery will totally up your spook factor — especially if you get your hands on these realistic tombstones. With five unique and horrifying designs, they're a grim addition to complete your creepy look. You can also sprinkle some skulls and bones to make it really seem like a hair-raising graveyard. And if you're really looking to stand out, why not add these skeleton flamingos?

Buy these graveyard tombstones here.

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