Anytime you want to do a large job well, it helps if you can break it up into small jobs, or steps.Setting out to build a successful haunted house or yard is not an exception.Building a successful Halloween haunted house or yard isn't a single step project either.But here's tips on how to build a great one in 5 simple steps.Step 1.Choose your layout.This is really crucial since it's important to know how much space you have available, and what kind of props you'll be able to set up in that space.You might choose to use your yard, or you can use your garage or carport to have protection from the weather.If you don't plan the layout beforehand, you may find that you can't fit in everything you wanted, or that there isn't a good traffic flow through your haunted house or yard.Step 2.Get the big stuff out of the way.This is a crucial step that will need your full attention.Buy or build the props that you'll need, like mannequins or dolls, tables, coffins, gravestones - whatever you need for the large scenes you plan on having.The reason why is that once you have your bigger props ready and set up, it will be easier to see what you need to do to fill in the smaller spaces and created a good pathway for people to walk through.Step 3.Pick your decorations for setting the mood.The main reason why, is simply because you want to make it as scary as possible! You can buy spider webbing, paints, cauldrons, dry ice or fog machines - there is a multitude of spooky material to use for decorations.This is also the time to arrange your lighting.You'll need to make sure that your scenes are illuminated sufficiently, and also that people can see where they're walking, to avoid stumbles or falls.Step 4.Arrange for sound or music.There are CDs of spooky music or sound effects that you can play.You may need to borrow a 'boom box' type portable stereo in order to play your background sounds outdoors.Don't forget to arrange for an extension cord!Step 5.Advertise by putting up flyers for your haunted house on grocery store bulletin boards, near schools or anywhere else that might let you.One other suggestion, put a sign in front of your yard a few days before Halloween, announcing the event.Finally, if you've followed these steps you will have succeeded and can now enjoy the best haunted house on your block.Happy Hauntings!
Thursday, August 16, 2012
5 Easy Steps For Making a Halloween Haunted House in Your Yard
Anytime you want to do a large job well, it helps if you can break it up into small jobs, or steps.Setting out to build a successful haunted house or yard is not an exception.Building a successful Halloween haunted house or yard isn't a single step project either.But here's tips on how to build a great one in 5 simple steps.Step 1.Choose your layout.This is really crucial since it's important to know how much space you have available, and what kind of props you'll be able to set up in that space.You might choose to use your yard, or you can use your garage or carport to have protection from the weather.If you don't plan the layout beforehand, you may find that you can't fit in everything you wanted, or that there isn't a good traffic flow through your haunted house or yard.Step 2.Get the big stuff out of the way.This is a crucial step that will need your full attention.Buy or build the props that you'll need, like mannequins or dolls, tables, coffins, gravestones - whatever you need for the large scenes you plan on having.The reason why is that once you have your bigger props ready and set up, it will be easier to see what you need to do to fill in the smaller spaces and created a good pathway for people to walk through.Step 3.Pick your decorations for setting the mood.The main reason why, is simply because you want to make it as scary as possible! You can buy spider webbing, paints, cauldrons, dry ice or fog machines - there is a multitude of spooky material to use for decorations.This is also the time to arrange your lighting.You'll need to make sure that your scenes are illuminated sufficiently, and also that people can see where they're walking, to avoid stumbles or falls.Step 4.Arrange for sound or music.There are CDs of spooky music or sound effects that you can play.You may need to borrow a 'boom box' type portable stereo in order to play your background sounds outdoors.Don't forget to arrange for an extension cord!Step 5.Advertise by putting up flyers for your haunted house on grocery store bulletin boards, near schools or anywhere else that might let you.One other suggestion, put a sign in front of your yard a few days before Halloween, announcing the event.Finally, if you've followed these steps you will have succeeded and can now enjoy the best haunted house on your block.Happy Hauntings!
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