Some components of one haunt might not fit in as well as for other ideas. For instance, you might not want a vampire in a werewolf haunt. So the first thing to decide, before you even begin to build your haunt, is whether or not to have any kind of a theme. Next, you will need to find a place to hold your haunt.
Some people build haunts in their own homes, while others hold one in their yard.
You might even consider using a school gymnasium, a community center, or especially an old, run-down house. The first factor in any of these must be the safety of everyone involved, both actors and visitors. After that, just choose a place where you feel most comfortable. Once you have decided on a place and possibly a theme, then you must go about the important stage of planning, building and supplying your new haunt. If your haunt is outdoors, or in a huge room with high ceilings, you may need to build a framework of rooms in which to place your haunting scares.