Ghosts Revel in a Good Re-VAMP
 How
home improvement can upset the spirit level…
20th October, 2008. Painting and decorating was a far cry from a
recent paranormal posting on top trades and services site
MyHammer.co.uk this week. An unusual job posting asks for a
ghosthunter ‘to cleanse my house of unwanted spirits.’ And,
according to the London Paranormal Society, ghosts and ghouls are
most likely to be disturbed during home improvements, which is why
MyHammer has recruited the services of a bona-fide ghost-hunter this
Halloween.
Ian Shillito, Director of the London Paranormal Society says: “Not
many people are aware, but theories suggest that a sudden explosion
of ghostly activity can be increased by building work and
refurbishment. Pockets of residual energy or emotion left by
previous occupants of the house are released into the ether causing
apparitions, auditory phenomena, and possible poltergeist activity.
Another more colourful theory suggests a ghost or grounded spirit
attached to your home is unhappy with the alterations.”
To ensure any home improvement work you’ve carried out hasn’t
disturbed any unwanted spirits, simply follow these tips from
MyHammer:
Doors mysteriously opening & closing on their own or objects falling
over
Major internal character changes in a house, such as the removal of
walls has been known to cause paranormal disturbance. However, this
could be caused by nearby underground trains, heavy traffic, local
earthquakes or other seismic activity. Subsidence could also be the
cause - get in touch with a surveyor to check.
Things that go bump in the night
If you’ve had a new central heating system installed, the pipes can
expand and retract as the temperature cools down, which can trigger
strange noises. To put your mind at rest, get in touch with a
plumber to check your heating system.
Feeling an unseen presence
The electrics in your house could be giving off a high electrical
magnetic field, known to cause symptoms associated with haunting
such as feeling sick, lethargy and a heightened sense of anxiety. A
ghosthunter or electrician can check the readings with an EMF
(Electromagnetic Field Recorder).
Spooky gusts of wind and cold spots
Enlist the help of a builder to check your windows or doors if
you’ve recently had them replaced as they may be causing draughts
that manipulate the air flow. Even with radiators on full blast,
cold spots can appear to linger.
Once you’ve investigated and none of the above can explain the
going’s on, the London Paranormal Society has some advice:
Don’t panic - fear of the unknown can blur the borders of reality
If you see an apparition, talk to it and see if it replies. Go to
the local studies library and research your building to see if you
can find any connections with the ghost and the history of your
property
Validated paranormal activity is rare, if you think your house is
haunted, be rational in your thinking because in the light of day,
things can appear very different
MyHammer.co.uk UK Representative, Robert Swift says: “As it appears
there can be a link between home improvement and paranormal
activity, we want to arm our customers with the advice they need to
get the situation resolved. With Halloween just around the corner,
we’re expecting more ghostly postings on the site – but the good
news is, we’re here to help!”
MyHammer.co.uk is free to use and houses details of hundreds of
registered tradesmen ranging from builders and plumbers to wood
chippers, and the London Paranormal society is the latest addition
to its customer base. With tradesmen posting their quotes
competitively to secure the work, consumers can expect to save up to
30%!
Go to www.myhammer.co.uk to
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