{"id":419,"date":"2015-09-18T10:23:15","date_gmt":"2015-09-18T17:23:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rugstreet.com\/blog\/?p=419"},"modified":"2017-11-30T16:08:18","modified_gmt":"2017-11-30T23:08:18","slug":"spook-tastic-haunted-halloween-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rugstreet.com\/blog\/spook-tastic-haunted-halloween-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Spook-tastic Haunted Halloween Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Halloween is creeping up faster than a zombie on a bicycle and with it comes haunted houses, creepy graveyards and terrifying walks down dimly lit corridors. The haunted house is a classic Halloween activity, and soon they will be popping up everywhere from street corners to neighborhood driveways. Don\u2019t let your neighbors out do you this year \u2013 get in on the Halloween fun with your own terrifying, homemade haunted house.\u00a0 Here are some spook-tastic ideas we have come up with from experience and a little help from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/rugstreet\/\">Pinterest<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Movie themes are a great way to get people excited about your haunted house. Imagine the possibilities . . . Captain Jack Sparrow standing in your driveway beckoning guests into Davey Jones\u2019 locker, Freddy Krueger or Jason lurking under the stairs just waiting to claim their next victim, or Harry Potter and Hermione working to keep the Dementors away. \u00a0\u00a0Halloween attractions don\u2019t have to be scary.\u00a0 Linus, and the little ones on your block, may finally meet the Great Pumpkin. Elsa could transform your house into an ice castle. \u00a0Or, Sully and Mike may make an appearance with some other furry friends.\u00a0 Whether you want to register on the scare-meter or just create a fun experience for friends and family, these Halloween attractions can be a lot of fun.<\/li>\n<li>Location, Location, Location. You can use your front yard as a graveyard leading guests into the \u2018torture chamber\u2019 in the garage.\u00a0\u00a0 And, your backyard can be transformed into the site of a zombie apocalypse.\u00a0 Or keep it simple and have a mad scientist handing out treats to trick-or-treaters.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Once you decide where your attraction is going to be located you can start planning what you need to purchase.<\/li>\n<li>Your local stores and the web have endless supplies of Halloween decorations. Or you can try your hand at making your own decorations this year. \u00a0If you are \u00a0looking for a way to add a personal touch without breaking the bank, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/rugstreet\/halloween-ideas\/\">Pinterest<\/a>, which has all kinds of DIY projects so that you can have a bathtub full of Jell-O worms and a driveway haunted by spooky silhouettes in no time.<\/li>\n<li>Or maybe Jack Skellington singing \u201cThis is Halloween\u201d gets you in the mood for Halloween? When you hear \u201cOne, Two, Freddy\u2019s coming for you\u201d do you instinctively lock your doors?\u00a0\u00a0 Using tools like a fog machine or dry ice can help you create an eerie feeling when combined with the right lighting.\u00a0 You can also use glow in the dark paint and twinkle lights to welcome the littlest ghosts without fear.<\/li>\n<li>Haunted houses are not the only attraction popular this time of year. Pumpkin patches or mazes can also be a fun addition to your Fall activities.\u00a0 Just remember that cold concrete is not the best place for a pumpkin patch and high heels can wreak havoc on hardwood floors and lawns.\u00a0 Protect your space without compromising your overall ambiance.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rugstreet.com\/CTGY\/event-turf.html\">Outdoor event turf<\/a> is a great option, it\u2019s affordable and durable enough that even the most excited or scared attendees won\u2019t stain your floors if a drink is spilled or if a candy bar gets dropped while someone makes a hasty retreat.\u00a0 After you close down the haunted house, simply spray the event turf it down with water to clean it, let it dry, and then pack it away for next year.\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rugstreet.com\/CTGY\/event-turf.html\">Outdoor event turf<\/a> is available in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rugstreet.com\/PROD\/artificial-turf-by-the-square-foot.html\">multitude of colors<\/a> , including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rugstreet.com\/PROD\/artificial-turf-by-the-square-foot.html\">green<\/a> for the pumpkin patch, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rugstreet.com\/PROD\/artificial-turf-by-the-square-foot.html\">black<\/a> for the spooky cave, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rugstreet.com\/PROD\/artificial-turf-by-the-square-foot.html\">white<\/a> for that Frozen castle, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rugstreet.com\/PROD\/artificial-turf-by-the-square-foot.html\">blue<\/a> for the high seas and many more.\u00a0 You can add tremendous flair to your fright fest year after year without scaring your wallet.<\/li>\n<li>Most importantly have FUN! Don\u2019t let the whole idea stress you out, no one wants a frazzled Frankenstein running the show.\u00a0 Make a budget and stick to it remember that you can add a little each year to keep it exciting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Photo by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/q5EGoKHQEe8?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Drew Hays<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Halloween is creeping up faster than a zombie on a bicycle and with it comes haunted houses, creepy graveyards and terrifying walks down dimly lit corridors. The haunted house is a classic Halloween activity, and soon they will be popping up everywhere from street corners to neighborhood driveways. 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