Saw that 40 of the CVS stores around the country will be closing. I know they have been a great source for many of halloween items and props over the years. Here's a USA Today article that lists the ones slated to close...

Hello! I made a painting to spy on my guests. I've printed a picture of Barad-Dur on the canvas. Cut a hole on the Sauron's eye place for a spotlight with a focused beam. I connect the spotlight to the painting throw 2 servos and servo brackets. To make the beam more visible I added a fog...

This Cnet page has a promo code for a free copy of "Numbskulls". Looks like a fun video! https://www.cnet.com/news/raise-your-halloween-game-with-a-free-atmosfx-digital-decoration/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d

My son wore the Pennwise costume I bought for use as a prop to the Spooky Empire event this past weekend, and he and his wife who was dressed as Giggles the clown, had several hundred pictures taken of them, but one of those pics ended up being used for an article about the event that appeared...

Found the Home Depot Blog totally by accident while search for something on the web tonight. Was admiring the paper mache pumpkins in this article and saw all the Home Depot halloween props like the Horse and then noticed the article was by none other than Scott Stoll, Stolloween! I had no idea...

http://www.tor.com/2016/10/20/the-medieval-origins-of-halloween/

I know that many of you like to show off your haunts (understandably!) & maybe some of you would like to be publicized more to attract more TOTers. Honestly, I'd love to submit a bunch of photos of some of my favorite decorations & displays I've seen here, but I would not do so without...

Just came across this NPR article on a base constructed in the early 1950s in Iceland which has since been abandoned and buried under ice and snow. Haven't watched the whole govt video on it that is linked to in the article (about a half hour view time) but I could see using the intro to the...

There was an old thread a couple/three years back (maybe more) that had an article written by someone on why Halloween was so important. It talked about the sense of community, facing fears, etc.. A really well written piece. Can't find it anywhere but if anyone knows the one I'm talking about...

http://wintercroft.com/collections/masks and his Etsy shop (US pricing): https://www.etsy.com/shop/Wintercroft?ref=l2-shopheader-name Stumbled across these and thought someone might get a kick out of them - there are many beautifully weird ones in the collection and they seem quite affordable...

We were sent an article written by a recent visitor, critiquing my Haunted House. It featured a minute by minute account of Exactly what each of my routines were and what I used to do what with (devices, props I have made) The rest of his article is only available to read if you buy his...

Hubby alerted me to this article he saw on Gizmodo today. Just remember this video when your motor, pneumatics, computer chip start to act up and give you problems. http://sploid.gizmodo.com/creepy-body-painting-makes-it-look-like-you-can-see-the-1726584216