Outdoor Halloween Decorations: AC Top 10

There's nothing more exciting for trick-or-treaters (other than candy) than the creepy decorations outside the homes that cause the children to pause and wonder if they should proceed to the door for some goodies. The decorations are eerie and add the whole Halloween spirit. Check out these Associated Content articles that give instructions on how to create a haunting yard the whole neighborhood will be talking about.

This graveyard-yard is a must for anyone wishing to make a big and scary impression:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1041644/halloween_decoration_how_to_build_a.html?cat=30

What can the kids do? They will want to get involved in the decorating process, so use these ideas to let the kiddos join in:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/369111/three_easy_outdoor_halloween_crafts.html?cat=24

Every good haunting yard needs a headstone accessory. Be creative and put a crazy name on it!
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/361525/halloween_decorating_yard_craft.html?cat=74

You want to make sure the trick-or-treaters can safely maneuver through the yard to get to the door. Do this by adding some lights in a creative way:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/361509/halloween_yard_decorations.html?cat=74

What is the number one decoration you can think of that sits outside the home to announce Halloween is here? Pumpkins!! Check out these creative uses.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/347220/creative_uses_for_pumpkins.html?cat=32

Here's a general article that covers all the basics for a spooky yard:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/401511/homemade_halloween_decorations_best.html?cat=74

This one totally creeps me out! I can imagine walking by this house and thinking a man is watching me.... Scary!
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/424835/easy_nosew_halloween_crafts_scary_man.html?cat=7

Here's a decoration the whole neighborhood can enjoy, a spooky streetlight! I would love to see one of these in my neighborhood!
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/350875/halloween_decoration_ideas_spooky_street.html?cat=24

I'm a big fan of luminaries during the Christmas season, this author does a play on those, calling them luminaries, pumpkin ones! They're fun and creative.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1021806/halloween_decorations_how_to_make_ghost.html?cat=30

The one thing each outdoor decoration needs is a very scary Jack-o-lantern. Look at this article to gain ideas on creating the best one on the block.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/398081/halloween_jack_olantern_design_tips.html?cat=74