Get out the candy corn, pumpkins, and costumes: Halloween is nearly here! And what would Halloween be without the season’s classic hair-raising films? Whether you’re a slasher fan or prefer family-friendly flicks, there’s no shortage of thrilling Halloween movies to get you into the holiday spirit.

This year, make your Halloween movie marathon even more fun (and spookier) by watching in the backyard under the night sky. With an immersive flat-panel outdoor TV like those from Samsung and Séura, you can pair your love of movie nights with the crisp fall weather of Santa Rosa Beach, FL.

Below, check out 12 of the best Halloween movies to binge this season!

Is your Rosemary Beach home a black hole after dark? We understand if you want to enjoy beautiful starry Florida skies with a minimum of light pollution, but your home doesn't have to go completely dark at night. Without disturbing the starry sky, landscape lighting can add beauty, safety, and convenience to your property.

GHT Group is your local expert landscape lighting company, with an office right here in Santa Rosa Beach. While we have many lighting techniques that can set off your home at night, here are three of our favorites that any home can use for that extra bit of nighttime flair. Please keep reading below!

Georgia has nice weather most of the year with only a few extremes. It’s humid and hot at the height of summer and can get quite cold in the lows of winter, but it's very pleasant for a good part of the year! That means you can enjoy your patios, decks, and yards in Atlanta for many months of the year. 

One way to get more out of your outside spaces is to control the environment with motorized outdoor shades. So, even when it's raining and blowing into your patio or the fierce summer sun is soaking your covered space, you've got a secret weapon at your disposal. Keep reading for three reasons you will love the flexibility motorized shades will bring to your outdoor space. 

Some people may know a lot about home audio – the indoor type – but when it comes to outdoor audio, they might not know where to start. Outdoor sound systems can be quite simple in some circumstances, but when you attempt to cover a large area, it’s not quite the same as, say, hooking up a receiver to two stereo speakers. 

So what should you know about outdoor audio for your Buckhead, GA, home that no one is telling you? We’re going to spill the beans below!

Are outdoor TVs the same as indoor TVs? Sure, to the extent that they are all…TVs. Just as not all TVs are made the same, outdoor TVs are quite different from indoor models. Are they more expensive? Yes, and there's a reason.

You can spend as little as $500 for an indoor 65-inch TV or as much as $2000. What's the difference there? Plenty, when you start looking at features, build quality, and a host of important differences that greatly impact the viewing experience. 

So, what’s so different about outdoor TVs, and why should you spend more for one (or two)? Keep reading below for three key reasons you want a real outdoor TV for your Woodstock, GA patio, or outside space. 

Now that spring is here, and summer is rapidly approaching, we are having the ideal weather in Hoover, AL, for pool parties, delicious cookouts, and cozy movie nights under the stars. To create the perfect backyard gathering, you need high-quality entertainment solutions, such as an outdoor sound system. However, when it comes down to making installations, many homeowners decide against it, as they are worried about bulky devices intruding into the peace and beauty of their landscape design. Luckily, there is another way! 

In this blog, we will explore a few amazing outdoor speakers that will boost the fun outside while keeping your spaces beautiful and inviting—take a look! 

We know Florida can be hot and humid in summer, but Inlet Beach’s coastal location makes it a tropical delight. The great thing about the Florida Panhandle is that the weather gets a little cooler and dryer as you move into fall, making it even more pleasant to spend time on your outdoor patios. 

GHT Group has the perfect solution to ensure you stay entertained while enjoying the cooler climate. A Samsung outdoor TV brings a wealth of entertainment possibilities outdoors. Read on to see three ways you can enjoy Samsung outdoor TVs. 

Florida's humidity is legendary, but we get a respite as we enter the fall in late October and beyond. And while being outside around your Crestview-area home is great practically any time of the year, it's particularly nice with cooler fall temperatures and a break from high humidity. So what's better than a sunny, breezy, dry-ish day in the Florida Panhandle? That same day with great sound from an outdoor speaker system. Keep reading below to see how you can enhance your outdoor life with audio entertainment. 

Landscape lighting makes an impactful addition to your property. When designed well, a landscape lighting system can boost curb appeal and help your home stand out among the rest in Alys Beach, FL.

While it’s fun to get creative with how you light up your home, our landscape lighting company recommends installing lighting to bolster safety first. Then you can expand your system to add unique beauty to your property! Below, learn four essential front yard areas that require light for safety.

If you read these blog pages, you may note something we have said several times: Everything looks better in the right light. We didn’t invent that phrase, but it is our mantra when it comes to our work in lighting design and control for our clients.

Landscape lighting is one of those things that can turn a home’s exterior from forgettable to memorable when the sun goes down. It’s also one of those things that’s some parts art and some parts science. Here are some tried and true landscape lighting design ideas to spice up your Atlanta home’s exterior.

Outdoor TV and audio can add many more hours of pleasure in your outdoor spaces and help you maximize your investment. Yet we at Georgia Home Theater have often wondered why we see outdoor TV installations in the Sandy Springs area and throughout Metro Atlanta use TVs made for indoor use only. We know the primary driver for this is cost.

As an audio-video retailer and integrator, we understand that the prices of flat-panel TVs have come down precipitously, and outdoor models are more expensive, so it might seem like a good decision to use an inexpensive outdoor TV outside. We have just three words for that:

Don't do it.

It's akin to using an indoor electrical extension cord outside and leaving it there throughout the four seasons. You wouldn't do that, right? A quality outdoor TV can be viewed as an investment in your outdoor entertainment, just like the outdoor speakers you may have. Here are all the reasons you need to justify the purchase of a real outdoor TV for your home.

When designed well, your backyard can feel like a nice escape from home—even though you haven’t technically left. Fresh air, outdoor views, a bubbling hot tub, and good company is often all it takes!

Still, unexpected weather changes can force you right back inside if your outdoor living spaces aren’t equipped with the protection needed from extreme temperatures, sunrays, bugs, and rain.

When you add motorized outdoor shades to your Atlanta, GA backyard, you can keep these elements at bay and enjoy your exterior living spaces all day long and in any season! Below, learn four smart ways to use motorized outdoor shades for extended fun in the sun (or moonlight).

Will Congress enact the Sunshine Protection Act and save us from the trauma of clock changes and daylight savings time? We don’t know, but that one extra hour of daylight late in the day won’t get you out of maintaining your landscape lighting! It’s spring, everything is blooming, and it’s also time to get your outdoor lighting ship-shape for the season. 

Outdoor lighting should be part and parcel of your overall landscape. As you and your landscaper clear out weeds, leaves, and old mulch from beds to get ready for flowers, annuals, and fresh plants, don’t ignore the lighting. It usually needs a little help too. Here are four tips from an outdoor lighting company to get your outdoor illumination spring-ready in Alpharetta, GA.

The inside of your home is likely brimming with technology that makes your days and nights more fun. From smart TVs and speakers to motorized shades and intelligent lighting control, these solutions and more add convenience, joy, and comfort to your everyday life. How do your outdoor spaces compare?

Don’t let your backyard fall by the wayside. Get more out of your outdoor spaces in Destin, FL by adding these technologies outside, too. Expand your love of entertainment with dedicated outdoor TVs, keep away sun and bugs with motorized patio shades, and more. Read on to explore four tech ideas that are sure to level up your outdoor living spaces and make your home the best one on the beach.

We’re in the middle of summer in Atlanta, so why are we talking about fall? Before you know it, the days will be shorter and the evenings longer. We’ve discussed the benefits of landscape lighting, especially for entertaining in the warmer months, but outdoor lighting can pay big dividends all year long. 

They say a well-lit home is a safer home. Just as a city streetlight makes pedestrians feel safer and keeps villains away, installing landscape lighting on your Atlanta property can make it safer. Not only that, it can enhance curb appeal too, highlighting features at night and creating a whole new outdoor ambiance.

Read on to learn four ways landscape lighting can make your home safer as the daylight fades this fall season.