Dad Transforms Plastic Pumpkins, PVC Pipes, and Concrete Into Giant Halloween Arch, Combining Creativity, Economy, and Ingenuity to Surprise Family With Window-Worthy Decoration Made in Just 3 Hours

Written by Romário Pereira de Carvalho

Published on 04/02/2026 at 16:31

Updated on 04/02/2026 at 16:37

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A father who is a fan of “do it yourself” caught attention on social media by sharing a project that combines creativity, savings, and family spirit. With a profile on TikTok @dadsocial, he posted a video showing how he built a Halloween pumpkin arch for his front door, avoiding spending hundreds of dollars on a pre-made item. The result impressed both followers and his own family.

Right at the beginning of the video, the creator jokes about the situation: “POV: You are a husband and told your wife you could build this for a lower price,” while showcasing the various plastic pumpkins that make up the structure of the arch.

The Idea of Concrete Pumpkins Came Up in a Store

Smith told PEOPLE magazine that he first saw a pre-made pumpkin-shaped door arch in a store but was sure he could reproduce something similar on his own.

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Concrete Pumpkins: Step By Step Construction Process

The video shows Smith mixing concrete to fill the larger pumpkins, which serve as the base on each side of the arch.

He positions the bottom ends of the pipes into the cement, ensuring the structure’s stability.

After that, he drills all the other plastic pumpkins to thread the pipes and assemble the desired shape.

The complete project took a total of 3 hours, from start to finish, according to him.

In addition to the arch, Smith also created a ghost fan. For this, he installed a used ceiling fan and tied fishing lines with ghosts attached to the ends of each blade, creating the illusion that they are flying around the porch.

Family Reaction and Personal Motivation

The family’s response was, in Smith’s words, priceless. His wife initially asked where he had bought the arch and, upon discovering it was made by him, was even more impressed.

The children liked it right away, but at night, seeing the illuminated decoration, they absolutely loved it.

For Smith, more than the projects themselves, what matters is sharing them with those he loves. Among other creations are a replica of Peppa Pig’s house for his daughter and an electric cart trailer made so that the kids can take it camping with the family in the summer.

He sums up his motivation simply: he loves to create and enhance things that make people smile, and each new project is born from that same desire to spread joy at home.

With information from People.

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