Why stand in line and spend all that money visiting a haunted house when you can build one right in your own home? It’s time to use that dusty old garage for something a bit more exciting and make this Halloween a memorable one for the whole neighborhood! Follow this guide for how to build a haunted house in your garage.
Conjure Up A Cleaning
Cleaning out the the garage always tends to be a task we all tend to put on the backburner. Break out the broom and get rid of the old cobwebs, junk and clear the floor. You never know what you might find!
The Petrifying Plan
Now that your garage is cleaned up, it’s time to draw up a quick layout of the area. Create a path for a maze and be sure to leave space for decorations. Determine which decorations you want to showcase then fill in with accent items such as cobwebs and plastic creepy crawlers.
Dark Decorations
Once the walls are put up, it’s time for the fun part. To make your haunted house even more spooky, you want to ensure that it’s as dark as possible. Look for old black sheets or curtains to hang up. After that, feel free to add creepy wall decorations, monster statues or any other Halloween-related props. This is where your imagination can run wild!
Eerie Effects
Now that the decorations are all hung up, it’s time to put on the finishing touch. Strobe lights can give a terrifying effect, especially if you plan on having someone in a costume hiding around a corner. Also, smoke machines and a scary soundtrack can add to the mysteriousness of your haunted house.
Creepy But Cautious
Now that you know how to build a haunted house in your garage, be sure you are taking all necessary safety precautions. Adults and children will be coming in and out and the last thing you want is an accident to happen. Be sure to do a walk through before you open. Check for any wires or props that can be tripped over and even tuck in your hanging sheets so they don’t get in the way.
Before you open up your haunted house to those trick-or-treaters, you should have your garage inspected. Motor City Door has over 40 years of experience serving residents of Metro Detroit. From inspection to alignments, Motor City Door will make sure your residential garage door is up to the par. Call (586) 501-5874 to request a free quote!
