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Remodelling House to Maximize Halloween Architecture

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TK421
Hi everyone.

Some of you may remember me posting design plans last year to remodel the front of my house into a true Victorian manor to fully maximize the architectural elements for Halloween (follow the link to the old thread).

Well, I have been working on the building plans for almost a year and I hope to start building in the spring.

So, here is what my house looks like without any decorations:

Home Property House Residential area Car


Property House Home Car Vehicle


And this is what I'm hoping to build.




So, if the IRS isn't too evil and I don't get laid off in March 2012 (that's when the company always announces layoffs so first quarter can look good on the books) I hope to start building in the spring. Just to kick things off, my wife and I went to an architectural salvage store and build new front doors for $190. I'll strip the old paint and fix them up, but it's a start!
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mrincredibletou
... and of course before....

Home House Siding Property Cottage


House Siding Home Property Roof
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mrincredibletou
The mother load from page 167

TK421 said:
Someone said a few of the "after" pictures weren't loading, so I thought I would put some new ones up.
















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Bobbiejo
I really like the pumpkin man scarecrow. Was that bought or made?
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Haunted Habersham
Conjured Soul said:
I had to bring this post back for any of the new members that didn't see.
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Great, I can use this anytime anyone says I am being obsessive about Halloween!
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Dyne
You can also see it on tk421's website, Mill Creek Haunted Hollow

BTW, tk, if you happen to see this, I noticed the DeSoto page and posts. Restoring old cars and/or street rodding runs in my family. My father has been working on his 1939 Buick for about 30 years now. If you ever feel like your project is moving too slow, you may be relieved to know that his car still isn't finished.
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S.O.S.
Any time I need to feel inspired I find this thread... incredible.
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VenomStorm
So I accidently stumbled upon this thread. I forget what I originally searched for that even brought me here. I clicked, thinking I would read the first page or two, then jump to the end. I never imagined I would read/ skim all 171 pages, but I did. I got drawn in by the size of the project, the skill involved and the ultimate drama. There is a really great and entertaining story that unfolds across the pages. We feel the triumphs, the defeats, the anguish at dealing with government bureaucracy. We watched TK and his family grow along with his project. It was a pleasure to read along with your journey, TK. I felt this was more than worth resurrecting.
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I agree. When this thread came up I never expected it to be 171 pages long, but I am glad you brought it back up. Wow what a beautiful home and this is dedication...... Just beautiful


VenomStorm said:
So I accidently stumbled upon this thread. I forget what I originally searched for that even brought me here. I clicked, thinking I would read the first page or two, then jump to the end. I never imagined I would read/ skim all 171 pages, but I did. I got drawn in by the size of the project, the skill involved and the ultimate drama. There is a really great and entertaining story that unfolds across the pages. We feel the triumphs, the defeats, the anguish at dealing with government bureaucracy. We watched TK and his family grow along with his project. It was a pleasure to read along with your journey, TK. I felt this was more than worth resurrecting.
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Looks as though TK421 is no longer active on Halloween Forum and many pictures of his house resurrection are no longer visible. This was a most impressive build even if not prop driven. Sure wish I had the ability to build even a small portion to my house of what he did to his.
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You can go to his site for more information here.
http://www.millcreekhauntedhollow.com
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Frankie's Girl
TK is greatly missed both here and in the haunt community. He was one of this site's top creative contributors for many years. So amazingly talented, and just a really nice person in general.

I do not know the details of what happened, but I do hope he's okay and he and his family are doing well.

At least some of his projects - like this AMAZING build - live on here.
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VenomStorm
Yeah I noticed his website haunts stop in 2016. I also hope he and his family are well. They seemed to be really great people.

His website does document the last few months of pictures that dont show up anymore so you can still see the finished product.
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