Better Day Books - Best of How to Haunt Your House

Best of How to Haunt Your House

Transform your home into the neighborhood's most memorable haunted attraction

Fabricating weathered tombstones, aging surfaces with Monster Mud, constructing mummy wrappings that photograph convincingly, and engineering cobweb effects that look accumulated rather than applied.

The hardcover format handles workshop conditions where books get spattered with paint and texture compounds. Eight-by-eleven dimensions accommodate full-spread project photos that show construction details clearly enough to replicate techniques. Instructions address practical concerns like structural integrity for outdoor props, creating effects that read well in darkness, and building elements that withstand curious hands during trick-or-treating hours.

Chapters progress from foundational techniques through complete scene construction, teaching you to orchestrate lighting, sound, texture, and scent into cohesive environments. The Mitchells approach home haunting as theatrical design rather than decoration, you're creating an experience that unfolds as visitors move through spaces. Whether you're building your first graveyard facade or elevating an established annual haunt, these methods help you develop the technical skills that separate memorable attractions from houses with plastic skeletons taped to doors.

Books and Media

Books and Media Purchase Guide

Books and Media

Activity Books - Interactive art books and workbooks for learning techniques and developing skills.

Coloring Books - Adult and children's coloring books for relaxation and creative expression.

Craft and Hobby Books - Instructional books covering various crafting techniques and projects.

Drawing Books - Technique books and tutorials for improving drawing skills and learning new methods.

Painting Books - Comprehensive guides to painting techniques, color theory, and artistic development.

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