Show Off Your Spooktacular Style Without Scaring Your Wallet!
Halloween is creeping up fast, and it’s the perfect time to turn your apartment into a haunted haven—without haunting your bank account. Whether you’re a DIY daredevil or a thrifty thrill-seeker, we’ve brewed up some fang-tastic ideas to help you decorate on a budget.
Why buy when you can DIY? Grab some black construction paper and cut out bats, ghosts, and jack-o’-lanterns to stick on your windows and walls. Old sheets? Instant ghosts. Toilet paper rolls? Perfect for crafting mini mummies or glowing lanterns with LED tealights.
💡 Dollarama and Canadian Tire often have great seasonal craft supplies at low prices—check your local store for spooky steals!
Turn your recycling bin into a treasure chest of Halloween décor. Empty jars become potion bottles, cereal boxes transform into tombstones, and old clothes can be repurposed into scarecrow or zombie props.
💡 These decorations are lightweight and easy to store for next year!
Set the mood with flickering lights—safely! Battery-operated candles, string lights, and orange or purple LED bulbs can add a ghostly glow without the fire hazard.
💡 Use removable adhesive hooks or command strips to hang lights without damaging walls.
Your windows are prime real estate for Halloween spirit! Use window clings, paper cutouts, or even washable markers to create eerie scenes that passersby will love.
💡 Coordinate with neighbours to create a themed hallway or building-wide display!
Thrift stores like Value Village or local charity shops are goldmines for Halloween décor. From vintage candle holders to quirky props, you never know what you’ll find.
💡 Many communities host Halloween swap events—check Facebook Marketplace or local bulletin boards!
Leaves, twigs, pinecones—Mother Nature’s got your back. Spray-paint them black or gold for a witchy vibe or use them to build a beautiful fall wreath.
💡 Collect fallen leaves from nearby parks (just make sure they’re clean and dry!).
Think your apartment is the most boo-tiful on the block? Snap a photo of your Halloween décor and share it with us for a chance to win a $100 gift card and be featured on our CAPREIT social media pages!
How to enter:
✅ Submit your photo in the official contest page.
For additional entries, you can also:
✅ Follow our Instagram account @caprent
✅ Like the contest post & tag 2 friends who love Halloween
This contest runs from October 8th at 12:00 PM ET to November 2nd at 11:59 PM ET. Open to Canadian residents (excluding Quebec).
Decorating for Halloween doesn’t have to be a financial nightmare. With a bit of creativity and DIY magic, you can transform your apartment into a haunted masterpiece. So, grab your glue gun, summon your spooky spirit, and let the decorating begin!
We can’t wait to see what you come up with.
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Halloween is creeping up fast, and it’s the perfect time to turn your apartment into a haunted haven—without haunting your bank account. Whether you’re a DIY daredevil or a thrifty thrill-seeker, we’ve brewed up some fang-tastic ideas to help you
Halloween is creeping up fast, and it’s the perfect time to turn your apartment into a haunted haven—without haunting your bank account. Whether you’re a DIY daredevil or a thrifty thrill-seeker, we’ve brewed up some fang-tastic ideas to help you
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