Signs of Ghosts in Your Home

When strange things start happening around the home, you might begin thinking your sharing your living space with a ghost or two. There are actually certain signs to look for, and if they keep appearing and you cannot explain them away, it just could be a ghost. Not everyone believes in ghosts, but you do have to look into every possibility to explain strange experiences.

Noises

• Noises could include a bang or something falling and hitting the floor, and detecting what caused them takes a bit of investigation. For instance, they could be caused by the wind, a house settling or some other common occurrence. Make sure all shutters are closed and nothing has fallen off a table. Footsteps, on the other hand, are a sound that is hard to explain away, especially when they come from the same place.

Moving Objects

• Everyone misplaces something once in a while, but if the same item shows up in a different place all the time, then you have something going on. Sometimes it is the item and sometimes it's the location that causes a ghost move an object. If the object has a long history in the house, it could be a clue as to who the ghost is. Chairs are a favorite target of ghosts.

Electrical

• If your television, radio and lights go on and off by themselves, have them checked. Switching lights on and off seems to be a favorite trick of ghosts. Perhaps they did not experience them in real life and are fascinated by them.

Pets and Children

• Pets, particularly cats and dogs, and children can see things that adults cannot, so if your pet or child is staring at something that you don't see, it could be a sign of a ghost. Also, animals will be reluctant to enter a room if it is haunted.

Cameras

• A ghost can show up in various ways when you catch it on film or video, appearing as a glowing orb, a shadow or a face. Check out the camera by taking pictures in other locations and make sure you are not getting a double exposure.

Smells

• The smell of a strange perfume, tobacco when no one in the house smokes, or a musty odor could also be a sign of a ghost. If there is old furniture that belonged to an ancestor, for instance, rub your hand on it and see what smell your hand picks up.