Haunt your house with a TV
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Haunt your house with a TV

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 10, 20266 min
  • Technology

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It won't have a single inflatable.

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And you probably own what you need to set the scene right now.

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The scariest house on your block is Halloween. It won't have a single inflatable. It'll have ghosts drifting past the window. And you probably own what you need to set the scene right now.

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I'm Kim Commando for Improve Life's Sleep, a smooth, tart, cherry blend designed to support relaxation, calm, and a more restful night without melatonin or heavy sleep aids. ImproveLife.com slash Kim. Here's the trick.

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Turn a TV so it faces a front window or hang a white sheet in the window and put a cheap mini projector behind it. Then search YouTube for haunted window videos. There are hours of free loops.

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