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Bigger and earlier: Home Depot kicked off its earliest-ever animatronic sales, bringing back the 6.5-foot Maleficent with lifelike servo movements and motion-activated phrases. Cinematic horror lineup ...

There are two camps of holiday decorators come autumn: those who prefer minimal, understated home decor and those who seek out giant Halloween decorations that create a head-turning spectacle. If you ...