Evolution, as in, decorating the front yard for what began as a "Halloween scarecrow" contest has changed into ghosts in a tree or spirits in the graveyard or a visitor from outer space, or a cap ...

As experts in organizing and maximizing small spaces, we scoured our favorite shops for the spookiest, scariest and, yep, smallest home decorating ideas for Halloween.

Many of these DIY decorations, including paper Halloween garlands and trash bag spider webs, only need a few materials you can find around your house. Better yet, there's a craft for every skill ...