Strange Noises, Unexplained Cold Patches? Is Your House Haunted?<\/h4>\n
Written in July 2014<\/p>\n
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It’s not easy living in a haunted house \u2014 all those strange noises, all those unexplained cold patches.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Fortunately, ridding your home of apparent paranormal activity can be a relatively straightforward exercise.<\/p>\n With a sense of adventure and the right tools, you shouldn\u2019t even need to engage the services of a psychic.<\/p>\n Here, for your ghostbusting information, are the most common signs of a haunted house \u2014 and how to get rid of them.<\/p>\n Unexplained noises<\/b><\/p>\n That scraping sound at night could be the sound of a long-dead former occupant of your house trying to do your head in. Or it could be the noise of branches rubbing against the roof.<\/p>\n Wait until daylight to check for overhanging branches and remove any before they cause damage.<\/p>\n Creaking could be mischief from beyond the grave, or it could be a symptom of changes in temperature and humidity. Old houses are especially prone to expanding and contracting with changes in atmospheric conditions, as nails and pipes rub against wood.<\/p>\n If the noise is more of a skittering sound, investigate the possibility of rodents \u2014 either tottering over your roof or living inside your attic. Droppings, bite marks and remnants of nests are sure sign it\u2019s time to call in the pest exterminator.<\/p>\n Doors opening and closing<\/b><\/p>\n It can be unsettling, waking up to find doors open you could have sworn you\u2019d closed before you went to bed. Unsettling, but completely explainable. Misaligned doors do that: they open when you\u2019ve shut them and swing about with a mind of their own.<\/p>\n If you fancy yourself as a home handyman \u2014 or woman \u2014 loosen the hinges, move the door so it\u2019s sitting square, then tighten the hinges again. In severe cases, you might need to remove the door and plane the edge to prevent scraping. Sound too complicated? Phone your friendly neighbourhood handyman.<\/p>\n Lights turning on and off<\/b><\/p>\n Nothing says ooger-booger quite like electrical disturbances. But before you invest in a Ouija board, it might be worth checking the wiring in your home. The internet is awash with DIY electrical websites but common sense dictates that electrical charges and amateur handypeople don\u2019t mix. This is one for the professionals.<\/p>\n Cold patches<\/b><\/p>\n If walking past a certain spot in the house sends chills down your spine, it\u2019s time to check if something is causing a draught. One technique is to hold a lit candle near windows on a windy day. Air getting in where it shouldn\u2019t will cause the candle to flicker. Remedy the situation by installing weather stripping, erecting curtains or replacing the window.<\/p>\n For cold patches on walls, consider better insulation.<\/p>\n Feeling like you\u2019re being watched<\/b><\/p>\n As Joseph Heller wrote in Catch-22, just because you\u2019re paranoid doesn\u2019t mean they aren\u2019t after you. If you feel like you\u2019re being watched, sweep the house for hidden security cameras.<\/p>\n <3 Anna<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Or, Tips For Ridding Your Home Of ‘Ghosts’ Click here\u00a0to see the original post or continue below for full story. Strange Noises, Unexplained Cold Patches? Is Your House Haunted? Written in July 2014 It’s not easy living in a haunted house \u2014 all those strange noises, all those unexplained cold patches. 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