Halloween has a seemingly endless potential for creativity. From picking and customizing a costume to finding a clever way to work a little spookiness into the day, Halloween is an opportunity for a creative individual to have a lot of fun.

One way many New Jersey homeowners choose to make Halloween fun is setting up elaborate displays for the trick or treaters who come to their yards. Displays can be silly or downright scary – the limits are only your imagination, your resources, and your guests’ safety. Why not treat this year’s traveling ghouls to an electrifying interactive experience? Get in touch with our team of Manalapan electricians at Team Electric, Inc. to design and install a fun, safe electrical effect for your home this Halloween.

Set the Mood with Music

Use music or sound effects to create the perfect Halloween setting. You might want to opt for the classic rattling chains effects or go more sophisticated with classic scores like Danse Macabre or In the Hall of the Mountain King. You might even want to go with a more modern take on Halloween music with a playlist containing The Monster Mash and The Misfits’ “Halloween.” Another way to add fun sound to Halloween night is to install a motion sensor that makes a spooky noise when trick or treaters pass by.

Lighting Effects to Make Trick or Treaters Scream

Strobe lights, orange filters that cast an eerie glow over your yard, and projectors can all add fun visual effects to your Halloween night. Like the music ideas above, whether you want to go all-out scary or just slightly spooky is up to you. You might be the house with the projection of friendly ghosts and bats dancing on your door or maybe you are the one in the neighborhood with the disorienting smoke and strobe effects.

Consider experimenting with black light bulbs in your lighting fixtures. Black lights create a glowing neon effect on brightly-colored clothing that you can use on their own or in conjunction with other effects, like a smoke machine or a strobe light.

Get Creative with What you Have

Examine the outdoor elements you already have and find ways to build upon them for Halloween. For example, maybe you have a bird bath or a small circulating pond. Add red food coloring to the water to make it look like blood. Our team of Manalapan electricians have years of experience helping people get electricity to exactly where they want it, including Halloween and Christmas displays.

Always Put Safety First

Remember to always put your guests’ safety first. Let an electrician help. Before Halloween night, check all your wires to determine that none are frayed and all are working properly. Use darkness and shadows to add to your effects, but be mindful of visitors, young children especially, who should safely navigate to your front door.

Photo: Christian Holmer

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