Lighting & Electrical | How-To-Light Your Halloween Display

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  • čas přidán 6. 09. 2024

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  • @brbailey
    @brbailey Před rokem +8

    Uplighting the trees in the backyard looks so good. Doing this in white would look great during Christmas. If you ever watched the NBC show “Grimm”, their night time exterior shots were incredible with layered lighting.

  • @stevereilly4973
    @stevereilly4973 Před rokem +1

    I've always loved uplifting trees. As you said, it creates a nice backdrop. It also adds heught, drama and scale depending on the project. For my haunts, the treeline to the left of my haunts will be uplit. This won't add height or scale to my haunts but it will add drama and 'widen' the area which enhances perceived value to my customers.

  • @mweaver6221
    @mweaver6221 Před rokem +5

    This was so incredibly helpful! I have been wanting to add color to our home for Halloween and didn't know where to start! Thank you for explaining and linking everything!

  • @joannc147
    @joannc147 Před rokem +2

    The BEST description on lighting for the season, thank you! 🧟

    • @IsaacAlexanderDIY
      @IsaacAlexanderDIY  Před rokem +1

      🙌🏻☺️

    • @DoomCat420
      @DoomCat420 Před měsícem

      Found it one year later but couldn’t agree more. Thank you for making this video. 🎃

  • @gabrielbk8267
    @gabrielbk8267 Před rokem +2

    Thank you so much man. As a first timer, I definitely don’t know where to start. This video helped me out a lot. I appreciate all of your work!

  • @kristinasantana7773
    @kristinasantana7773 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thank for for this video, it was incredibly helpful!

  • @dianeladico1769
    @dianeladico1769 Před rokem +2

    Thank you so much. Lighting is critical for making a good display a great one. I appreciate you taking the time to detail the products you used, and your reasoning behind your plan, that's a huge help.
    A few thoughts-I have that exact timer and I love it. I've used it for Halloween and Christmas for going on 10 years and no trouble. The covers for the outlets make it safer. I'm going to buy your 4 outlet extender for sure. We have a lot of 25' cords with three outlets in a wedge (we call them 3fers) but yours are better so things aren't as crowded.
    I'll suggest two other options. One is like your extender. It only has three outlets but the cords are 6+' long. They're useful when the lighting is too far apart for the regular splitter. WalMart has them and so does Amazon.
    Lastly, there's an extension cord that has outlets spaced apart along its length about 8' apart. I find it greatly simplifies the number of cords, especially with lights/airblowns in a line. That may work on your roof next year. The Amazon links were insanely long so here's a link to a storefront just so you can see what I'm talking about if you're interested. They have both.
    www.amazon.com/stores/EversimpleInc/page/7D2E46B8-A9A0-4DB9-8E44-A3B48867A3DB?ref_=ast_bln
    You've given me so much help and good ideas I thought I'd give a little back to you if I can.

  • @HataKreataz
    @HataKreataz Před 11 měsíci +1

    Looks amazing, thank you so much for sharing, will check the links now as well!

  • @charlesdavis2165
    @charlesdavis2165 Před rokem +2

    Great video, so creative. I really appreciate your showing the power cords, adapters, and timers - and how/where you placed each of them. That really helped me figure the layout without getting a tangled mess.

  • @hughfirebaugh2875
    @hughfirebaugh2875 Před rokem +2

    Thanks so much... This is my first year doing a real yard haunt and your channel has been super helpful!

  • @traceywiseheart6424
    @traceywiseheart6424 Před 11 měsíci +1

    This is amazing. Well done.

  • @BeeHus2256
    @BeeHus2256 Před rokem +4

    This is great! Very specific, clear and helpful. Thank you so so much for even including links, descriptions, photos of components. It also helps to know why you chose each light. I really appreciate your sharing. ❤️😊

    • @IsaacAlexanderDIY
      @IsaacAlexanderDIY  Před rokem +1

      Thank you so much for your comment. I try to make it as easy for everyone as i possibly can. I don’t really do well with complicated or difficult things so I try to break it down into easy segments lol

  • @Sigmund1924
    @Sigmund1924 Před 4 měsíci

    Fantastic. Thanks for the crucial tips, although the mushrooms don’t remind me of Halloween and would look much better in an Easter display in your front yard along with some oversized vegetables, flowers and Easter bunnies. I’m going to have to try that before the grand babies get to be two or three. Thanks again 👍

  • @Don4Fun
    @Don4Fun Před rokem +1

    The display outside is for the world to see. So do you go crazy decorating the inside for just you also?

  • @michelleguzman7550
    @michelleguzman7550 Před rokem +4

    This is so very helpful!!! Thank you for your thorough explanations for everything! 🖤

  • @devonvoisine1808
    @devonvoisine1808 Před rokem +1

    Can you elaborate how you mount your Mini Pendant Sockets with the LED Flame Effect Bulbs? I purchased the pair but cannot figure out the best way to mount them inside the pumpkins.

  • @timj5706
    @timj5706 Před 10 měsíci

    I don’t usually comment but I have to give you the respect, I bought most of the lights and sockets from your video, and they did not disappoint. Incredible quality and ease. Just want to say thanks for the video and suggestions!

    • @IsaacAlexanderDIY
      @IsaacAlexanderDIY  Před 10 měsíci

      Thank you so much for commenting Tim! I’m glad it was helpful and that you bought some of the items

  • @ellasscraps7734
    @ellasscraps7734 Před rokem +1

    Hi beautiful man and thank you l was wondering the other day how you did your lighting. Thank you for all your great information. Your a lovely young man and l wish you and your family nothing but the best thank you so so much. Love and blessings from Australia

    • @IsaacAlexanderDIY
      @IsaacAlexanderDIY  Před rokem +1

      Thank you so much for your kindness and love from Australia!

    • @ellasscraps7734
      @ellasscraps7734 Před rokem

      @@IsaacAlexanderDIY your more than welcome looking forward to more of your content and l will share your channel over here thank you for all you do for us to see

  • @costumesforalloccasions
    @costumesforalloccasions Před rokem +2

    Good job Issac! Do you say how much all this lighting would cost?

  • @RachelNejem
    @RachelNejem Před 2 dny

    LOVE THIS! Where did you get your roof pumpkins?

  • @costumesforalloccasions
    @costumesforalloccasions Před 11 měsíci +2

    Isaac Where did you get the purple and orange string lights? I did not see a link to them.

    • @jamies459
      @jamies459 Před 11 měsíci +1

      That it was I came here to find out as well. Such a great display! Thank you for the video, Isaac!

  • @XenaWarrior95
    @XenaWarrior95 Před rokem +1

    Dude, u are too much. Love it. I struggle with lighting. I will look into doing this. I’m on a budget and I bet those LED lights are pricy

    • @IsaacAlexanderDIY
      @IsaacAlexanderDIY  Před rokem

      Thank you so much. Some of the LEDs I used are expensive but it’s simply a guide and you don’t have to actually use the ones I link. There’s less expensive brands available on Amazon, But good lighting is key to a gray display

  • @Wutheringreads
    @Wutheringreads Před rokem +1

    Insane!! Lighting the way to a brighter Halloween DIY. 😏🖤

  • @georgegcorley
    @georgegcorley Před rokem

    I learned - and attempted to duplicate - so much from this lighting video! 👍
    Thanks, Isaac! You deserve sponsorships!

  • @edensantanadc
    @edensantanadc Před 11 měsíci

    great video! Thanks for the video and links! You're awesomez! Love your Halloween deco!

  • @veronicabanales5255
    @veronicabanales5255 Před 24 dny

    thank you this is helpful!

  • @ElizabethDwelleJewelry

    Incredible!

  • @bakery9260
    @bakery9260 Před rokem +4

    Been waiting for this ! Awesome job as always 👏

  • @jomamasophat8973
    @jomamasophat8973 Před 10 měsíci

    Great advice!!!

  • @carlosramireznjnews2433
    @carlosramireznjnews2433 Před rokem +1

    Recently came upon the channel and it’s amazing! The time you take to make the items,video edit and teach about the tools used and not to mention the money it takes to make it all this happen. Thanks ! 🍂🍁💕

    • @IsaacAlexanderDIY
      @IsaacAlexanderDIY  Před rokem

      Thank you so much for this kind comment. It’s a lot of work but I love doing it

  • @kath3509
    @kath3509 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much for including the product links in the video. It's such a time saver. I ordered some black lights to try the toxic barrels this year and was wondering what type of paint you used?

    • @IsaacAlexanderDIY
      @IsaacAlexanderDIY  Před rokem

      Sorry for my late reply! I used green fluorescent spray paint . Gloss Green Fluorescent Spray Paint (NET WT. 11-oz) www.lowes.com/pd/Krylon-Gloss-Green-Fluorescent-Spray-Paint-Actual-Net-Contents-11-oz/1000951616

  • @LaddPhoto1
    @LaddPhoto1 Před rokem

    I'm huge on lighting, it makes such a difference. Would love to know which candle lights you're using in the pumpkins. I didn't see a link. Thanks for sharing!

  • @joedevitto6113
    @joedevitto6113 Před rokem +1

    Those are really nice lights , that really brings everything to life.. I never even knew they had all these types of lights its great ~

  • @ericnegron4890
    @ericnegron4890 Před rokem

    i think this is my favorite video out of all of them lol i loooooove hall🎃ween

    • @IsaacAlexanderDIY
      @IsaacAlexanderDIY  Před rokem

      The lighting and electrical video is your favorite?

    • @ericnegron4890
      @ericnegron4890 Před rokem

      @@IsaacAlexanderDIY i saw all of ur decorations they are awesome 😱😱😱😱😱

  • @theresachucle5362
    @theresachucle5362 Před rokem

    Thank you for sharing have a wonderful weekend 😊🧵🪡🤗🤩

  • @Craig-vv3gm
    @Craig-vv3gm Před měsícem

    Do you have a link for the purple and orange lights used on the sign frame?

  • @christophergarza3419
    @christophergarza3419 Před rokem

    Nice setup!!!! Hey were you get those pumpkins on the roof??

    • @IsaacAlexanderDIY
      @IsaacAlexanderDIY  Před rokem

      Thank You Christopher. They’re from Home Depot, they’re called grimacing pumpkins. Have been sold out for quite some time

  • @TheXerosyn
    @TheXerosyn Před rokem

    Have you ever had an issue with rain getting on all the plug endings?

    • @IsaacAlexanderDIY
      @IsaacAlexanderDIY  Před rokem

      No but I have had issues in December with my Christmas lights. Every year there’s a few days in December where my display won’t turn on cause water got into the plug of something. Just gotta wait for it to dry the following day.

  • @laurahubbard9470
    @laurahubbard9470 Před rokem

    Another great video!!!
    Love how your display looks!! Thanks for sharing 👻

  • @bray7112010
    @bray7112010 Před rokem

    The yard looks amazing. I will be doing more lighting after this video. Are you by chance in the Charlotte area? I'm in Concord and have a decent haunt myself. (Yours is better lol) would love some ideas from you.

    • @IsaacAlexanderDIY
      @IsaacAlexanderDIY  Před rokem

      Hey there, yes I’m just outside Charlotte. If you ever want to see my haunt, just message me on Facebook for the address. Search “Isaac Alexander DIY”

  • @scottwhitney5721
    @scottwhitney5721 Před měsícem

    How do you mount your pumpkins on the roof?

  • @MoonMagicks
    @MoonMagicks Před rokem

    This is the perfect video for me, thank you so much! I really want to up my Halloween lighting this year!

  • @Step-DownSensist2011
    @Step-DownSensist2011 Před rokem

    Do the christmas 2022 diy

  • @DanielRomeros
    @DanielRomeros Před rokem

    Awesome setup and explanation however I came to see where your cords are plugged into. How many power outlets from your house are you using? Is this just one gigantic daisy chain going on?

    • @IsaacAlexanderDIY
      @IsaacAlexanderDIY  Před rokem

      It’s not really a daisy chain. I had 7 outlets installed in my front yard. Originally there was only 1. So now I have 8 outlets strategically placed at various points in the front yard

  • @MakeupMobster
    @MakeupMobster Před rokem

    The lighting is fantastic and really makes things look amazing!

  • @jessicafiles2386
    @jessicafiles2386 Před rokem

    I LOVE the pumpkins on the roof! I hope I can fasten them somehow.... any ideas would be much appreciated!!!!

    • @IsaacAlexanderDIY
      @IsaacAlexanderDIY  Před rokem

      Hi Jessica, I talk about how I attached the pumpkins to the roof in my big reveal video that I linked in the description and within the video if you want to check it out

  • @deborahmckerall6912
    @deborahmckerall6912 Před rokem

    Was curious how you added the flame LED Iights to pumpkins on roof? Did you cut an access into bottom and then cut smaller hole in back of pumpkin for socket?

  • @Whatworksthisworks
    @Whatworksthisworks Před rokem

    💚💜🧡 Thank you so very much for the great advice and light show. It is so fun to see some one else as passionate about Halloween as me! 💚💜🧡
    💚💜🧡Happy Halloween💚💜🧡

    • @IsaacAlexanderDIY
      @IsaacAlexanderDIY  Před rokem

      Thank you so much Nancy, it’s always great to find other Halloween passionate people such as yourself. Happy Halloween

  • @stunner55
    @stunner55 Před rokem

    Awesome. Great looking house. Great looking set up!!!
    How hot do those 100w black lights get???

    • @IsaacAlexanderDIY
      @IsaacAlexanderDIY  Před rokem

      Thank you! They don’t get hot, just warm. They’re LED so it doesn’t get too warm

  • @Checkthefineprint
    @Checkthefineprint Před rokem

    That looks so awesome! 👏🏿

  • @doctordarcy8385
    @doctordarcy8385 Před rokem

    Wow -- amazing work! Well done!

  • @CameronJohn
    @CameronJohn Před rokem

    Another great one! Keep it lit 🔥up! lol

  • @lilachristian6125
    @lilachristian6125 Před rokem

    How often do you have to change batteries in all those lawn pumpkins?

    • @IsaacAlexanderDIY
      @IsaacAlexanderDIY  Před rokem

      Normally about half of them need a battery change at week 3 while the others last all through Nov 1

  • @StoneUSA
    @StoneUSA Před rokem

    Hi Isaac, new sub. Good explainer on the electronics and cord your layout/accessories.
    Protip: Don't include a sixty second intro to a video explaining what you're not going to show me. The "How-To-Light" is the focus for the video so stick to that. I don't need to know what your "not focus" is, if that makes sense. It's super simple just to say "By the way, if you want to see how all of these props were built and want to see a full walk-through, click on this link here (point) or that one there (point)" Anyway, just a format suggestion for you.
    I really like to see what other people are doing in their displays how they solve certain problems, especially cable management. So this was very useful!

    • @IsaacAlexanderDIY
      @IsaacAlexanderDIY  Před rokem

      I always find it so interesting when people give you a backhanded compliment. Where I’m from, we just call it being rude lol. 🤠
      It’s not really a “pro tip” when you’re not a pro. You don’t have an active CZcams channel, you have 3 subscribers, and you don’t do tutorials. I have built *my* channel (emphasis on “my”) based on filming/editing my tutorials the way I see fit. There is a skip button for a reason and you can very well skip the intro to ANY video on CZcams - I know, shocking, right?
      I think you may have bigger problems going on in your life if your biggest complaint about a FREE tutorial/how-to video is that… the intro… was…. (Checks notes) one. minute. long.
      Here’s a pro tip; Don’t tell someone what to do with their channel - especially when they never asked for your opinion and (more importantly) they’re clearly doing something right (numbers and views don’t lie).
      So no, I will not shorten my intros.
      Happy Halloween, dude 😃

    • @wisebeard7085
      @wisebeard7085 Před rokem +1

      @@IsaacAlexanderDIY hey Isaac. Your response to this guy was perfect. You are killing it but that’s my not so pro tip 😂

  • @georginablumel2852
    @georginablumel2852 Před rokem

    How did you do the flame effect in the skeletons? I love that! Your house and yard look amazing!

  • @barbaraharrold5361
    @barbaraharrold5361 Před rokem

    Tfs great info. Are the black lights safe in the rain? The bats are awesome! I should say your home is amazing? You do a great job on explaining everything:) tfs God Bless:)

    • @IsaacAlexanderDIY
      @IsaacAlexanderDIY  Před rokem +1

      Yes just get waterproof black lights, there’s so many of them on Amazon

  • @quinnshurian4201
    @quinnshurian4201 Před rokem

    #SWOON
    I'm such a sucker for lighting! One of my favorite places is Camp Snoopy, at Knott's Berry Farm, during Christmas time. The lighting is just amazing! Your lighting reminds me of it .. again, so professional.
    I'd love to hire you to come over and help me deocrate/light the outside of my house at Christmas.
    #Swoon #thosearms #dingdong #hubbahubba #sohandsome #dreamman

    • @IsaacAlexanderDIY
      @IsaacAlexanderDIY  Před rokem

      Thank you so much Quinn! Glad you like how I lit everything up 💡💡💡

  • @timetraveltravez8803
    @timetraveltravez8803 Před rokem

    Awesome!

  • @ryanashley6241
    @ryanashley6241 Před rokem

    Where is a link to the candles used in the jack o lanterns?

    • @IsaacAlexanderDIY
      @IsaacAlexanderDIY  Před rokem

      Which ones? The ones on the roof or the ones on the lawn?

    • @ryanashley6241
      @ryanashley6241 Před rokem

      @@IsaacAlexanderDIY Sorry the ones on the lawn.

    • @IsaacAlexanderDIY
      @IsaacAlexanderDIY  Před rokem

      @@ryanashley6241 it’s in the description of this other video > czcams.com/video/WxmFXzu-ITk/video.html

  • @deborahmckerall6912
    @deborahmckerall6912 Před rokem

    Great and informative video. I was wondering if anyone has a solution to a lighting challenge I have. I live on a corner lot and the street light is at corner of lot so the street light washes out any lighting I have tried.

    • @dianeladico1769
      @dianeladico1769 Před rokem

      What kind of lighting do you want and what type of props? Isaac is the expert, clearly, but I'll help if I can. For spot lighting, nothing beats the old glass hot as blazes spots for brightness over a distance so they should hold up under a street light.

    • @deborahmckerall6912
      @deborahmckerall6912 Před rokem

      @@dianeladico1769 Thanks so much for your willingness to help. For props I have a large spider like Isaac did his tutorial on, I am making a 12 foot scarecrow that has led mini lights inside his chest, and I have a graveyard area. I did a test of scarecrow last night and the 400 led mini lights show up but since street light is on that side I am disappointed that it is not as bright as it would be if yard did not have street light. Wondered if I put a spot on it would it help or not? I tried using some LED floor lights last year if I tried using a color to highlight the colors do not show up…only could use white.

    • @dianeladico1769
      @dianeladico1769 Před rokem

      @@deborahmckerall6912 That sounds so cool. I'm jealous. I'm guessing the spider is dark? So depending what he's up against you may want to add contrast. So maybe a spider web behind/under him? You could either add lights behind it or not and then shine a light on the spider. That way he'll show up more. Trenton Mills is running behind on their beef netting but you can easily use cheesecloth (cheaper than creepy cloth). Or, depending on the look you want, you could use a cheap sheer panel and cut holes in it to look like the beef netting webs. IKEA has super cheap ones or WalMart or a thrift store. Tulle is also an option. Garden bug netting or frost blanket works too. Stake it to the ground under him and then up behind him. Zip tie it to a couple of garden fence posts and cut the holes. Extra credit if you can put his back legs up like he's crawling down the web, if that appeals to you.
      Scarecrow: Is there material in front of the lights? My concern with mini LEDs is unless you're looking straight at them, they're either dim or like they're not there. You know how when you buy them and they're all facing the same direction they'll burn your retinas but once you hang them not so much? So you may want to reorient them to all face forward. Or add something reflective behind the lights, if your design allows for that. I put foil under the green lights in my cauldron and it helped. Last resort I'd hate to say buy more lights but if you're OK with the heat, regular incandescent bulbs are good from almost any angle. Or, I got LEDS that are in a plastic bulb that looks like the old C9s. Super bright. You'd need to put them in something to make it orange, or put orange gauze over the chest. Amazon sells tinted film or cellophane basket wrap if the lights are cool enough. Again, not seeing what you have I'm guessing.
      At that height I think you'd want a spot on him to show him off. Maybe two, aimed high and low to get all of him. The ones I use are the 120V with the heavy outdoor cord. The bulbs are 90W glass for garage fixtures. They're warm white. All the LEDs I have are kind of lame but Isaac has better ones so maybe those will do. OOh, maybe one shining on his face and the other closer to his feet and almost straight up to give the creepy shadow effect and not take away from the lights in his chest.
      Or, those fixtures Isaac has for the roof pumpkins and the flame bulbs in his chest. The flickering would be cool if it was bright enough. Again, something reflective behind would help if you could make it not terribly obvious.
      For my graveyard I've done a couple of things. Randomly placed cheap solar stakes. One on either side of a larger headstone looks like an eternal flame deal. The cheap ones are usually cool white which helps. Also the less expensive LED spots but put them low at a glancing angle and not straight on but at the edge of a row of headstones and aimed to hit them from about 15 degrees, if that makes sense. I also did those push lights on the ground but that was a pain. Since LED emergency lights are so cheap that's an option but again, a pain to fuss with. They also have those Christmas light stakes for outside that can be spread out and even put in at an angle to light the head stones (dang it, now I have to try that...). If your headstones are in rows you can put the stakes behind them to light the next row and hide them a bit.
      I hope this helps. Any questions just ask. I hope Isaac doesn't mind me hijacking his comment section.
      Happy Halloween!

    • @deborahmckerall6912
      @deborahmckerall6912 Před rokem +1

      @@dianeladico1769 Thanks so much for all your suggestions. I already have my beef netting…I ordered early. I will try out the things you suggested,

    • @dianeladico1769
      @dianeladico1769 Před rokem

      @@deborahmckerall6912 I hope I was able to help. I got my beef netting yesterday-so excited. Your neighbors are going to be thrilled.

  • @Janetram0s
    @Janetram0s Před rokem

    Wow you did such an amazing job!

  • @carloscharcoparra681
    @carloscharcoparra681 Před rokem

    Amazing job!!!

  • @adonismohtar
    @adonismohtar Před rokem

    Love them..👏🏼💪🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼👑😈

  • @sct27271
    @sct27271 Před rokem

    That’s A Lot of cable!

  • @hassh3727
    @hassh3727 Před rokem

    This is amazing! What a great job! Where you live? Do you ever worry about rain? That’s the issue I have with my props and Halloween decorations 😢

    • @IsaacAlexanderDIY
      @IsaacAlexanderDIY  Před rokem +1

      It rains often here in North Carolina, things get wet but they don’t get ruined so I never worry about the rain

  • @Totalballa41
    @Totalballa41 Před rokem

    Link to string lights?

    • @IsaacAlexanderDIY
      @IsaacAlexanderDIY  Před rokem +1

      Orange & Purple Halloween Lights, 98.42ft 300 LED Orange Lights, Connectable 8 Modes Halloween String Lights, Plug in Twinkle Purple Halloween Lights Waterproof for Holiday Party Home Decor a.co/d/dAc3r9l

    • @Totalballa41
      @Totalballa41 Před rokem

      @@IsaacAlexanderDIY Thanks, daddy

  • @Eallenallen
    @Eallenallen Před rokem

    Wow 😎

  • @pattyxomvilaysack3825

    Amazing

  • @Rebecca-zr3lu
    @Rebecca-zr3lu Před 10 měsíci +1

    Blessings in an abundance of the faith. I salute you. 😘✝️💌👣🙏💯🗞️ Grace and peace be unto you and to this place. Thank you Father for answered prayers. Thank you for deliverance from the double minded. Amen all over the earth and the heavens. In Jesus name amen 🙏 Will you believe and receive Jesus Christ as your lord and personal saviour??? I do. 😊

  • @cruzinbosco
    @cruzinbosco Před rokem +1

    Beautiful job with the lights! Wish I could afford them (Amazon sellers upped the prices on all of these this month). Looking for something to light up my graveyard. 🪦