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Hand-made Halloween decoration

Published on July 18, 2024

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DIY Halloween Decorations: Broom Parking

Enjoy some family time and create this easy DIY Halloween decoration in just 5 steps. This broom parking rack with liven up your front porch and delight trick-or-treaters! Brooms only, so beware, all others will be “toad!”

Difficulty level: Easy
Duration: 2 hours
Material
Knotty white pine plankRound dowels1 1/4" finishing nails1 1/2" treated-wood screwsSandpaper (120 grit)
Tools
Tape measurePencilMitre saw (or circular saw)Orbital sanderDrill-driverHammerClampsPaint brush

A DIY Project You Can Customize!

We’ve chosen a multicoloured design, with 5 witches’ brooms. Of course, you can personalize this project to suit your tastes and the space on your porch! It’s also a great way to use leftover paint. And psst, you can even liven things up with discreet string lights!
Person using a circular saw

1
Cut the Planks

Cut the four pine planks to create a rectangular box of the desired format. The thickness of the box depends on the thickness of the broom handles (dowels) chosen. We used a 28” x 2.5” x 5.5” box.
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Pro Tip

Use a carpenter’s square as a guide to get a straight cut.

Person using a drill

2
Drill the Wooden Dowels

  • 2.1Secure the wooden dowels to the table using clamps.
  • 2.2Cut the broom handles to different lengths.
  • 2.3Sand them down to round off one end.
  • 2.4Drill and mill each dowel to pass a small rope through them.
Person painting a wooden plank

3
Paint the Box and Brooms

  • 3.1Paint the box black.
  • 3.2Switch up the colours—think orange, green, white, or purple—for the broom handles. You can also choose to leave them natural.
  • 3.3

    For the sign on the box, paint it freehand or use stickers. Some ideas:

    • Broom Parking
    • Brooms Only!
    • Happy Halloween
Person decorating wooden witches’ brooms

4
Decorate Your Project

Decorate the brooms to your taste with accessories (branches, straw, stickers, tape, coloured ribbons, glitter, raffia).
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5
Add the Finishing Touches

  • 5.1Place the brooms at equal or varying distances apart on the front board. Secure each broom in place using two screws.
  • 5.2Assemble the remaining box pieces using finish nails.
  • 5.3Install the hardware for securing the project to the wall.

Disclaimer

These DIY projects are provided for informational purposes only. The information contained in RONA’s DIYs is intended to provide general guidelines to simplify jobs around the house. Because tools, products, materials, techniques, building codes, and local regulations are continually changing, RONA inc. assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained herein and disclaims any liability for the omissions, errors, or outcome of any project. RONA inc. makes no representation on the feasibility of any project and the viewer bears all risks coming with the realization of the projects. It is the responsibility of the viewer to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, codes, and regulations for a project. The viewer must always take proper safety precautions and exercise caution when taking on any project. If there is any doubt in regard to any element of a project, please consult a licensed professional. 

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