Corn Mazes you won't want to miss!

Hello Friends,

It is finally October! Which means it is time to join in on the fall festivities! Grab a jacket and your family and head to these spooky and spectacular corn mazes!

HALLOWEENTOWN— Utah knows how to do fall: haunted houses, pumpkin patches and corn mazes. Corn mazes are a fun, affordable activity for people of all ages. Whether you’re in the mood for an adrenaline rush, or just for a late night stroll through the cornfields, corn mazes won’t disappoint.

Crazy Corn Maze, West Jordan

The Crazy Corn Maze at 8800 S. 4000 West in West Jordan runs from Sept. 23-Oct. 31. Stretching over 8 acres of corn, this particular corn maze has a true/false trivia game guests are welcome to play. All guests will get a prize for trying to complete the trivia.

The cost of the maze is $7.50 for ages 10 and up and $4.50 for children ages 5-9. Children 4 years old and younger are admitted for free.

Cornbelly’s Corn Maze & Pumpkin Fest, Lehi

Cornbelly’s Corn Maze & Pumpkin Fest at Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, offers a variety of attractions and will be open from Sept. 30-Oct. 29. Cornbelly’s offers four different corn mazes: Peanuts Corn Maze, Grain Train Maze, Kiddie Maze and Haunted Insanity Point Maze.

Peanuts Corn Maze, which pays tribute to the Halloween classic, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” takes about 45 minutes to complete. The maze features an interactive bingo game that will give guests who complete it a chance to win a trip for four to Knott's Berry Farm in California.

Grain Train Maze allows guests to ride through the corn on the “grain train” and is appropriate for all ages. The Kiddie Maze takes less than five minutes to navigate and includes interactive games and trivia.

Haunted Insanity Point Maze is open to anyone 12 and older and adults and includes animatronics, live spooks and other spooky surprises in the corn.

Cornbelly’s sells tickets in different packages that include admission to multiple attractions. Pricing ranges from $11.95-$49.95.

The Corn Maize, Ogden

The Corn Maize at 2801 S. 3500 West, in Ogden, offers a maze appropriate for young children as well as a haunted trail. Admission cost for The Haunted Trail is $12 per person and includes the barnyard and regular corn mazes. This trail is separate from the regular corn maze, so young children will not be scared unless they walk through the trail.

The more child-friendly maze is navigated through trivia questions and guests have the option to follow the maze with GPS on their mobile devices while they are walking through it. The Corn Maize website gives guests the option to create their own trivia or lets you play trivia games already created. Guests who complete the trivia will be entered to win a prize.

Black Island Farms, Syracuse

Black Island Farms at 3178 S. 3000 West, in Syracuse, is home to Utah’s largest corn maze, according to its website, with multiple mazes covering a total of 26 acres. The different mazes vary in difficulty, with something for the young and old. Admission prices for the corn maze and courtyard — an area of Black Island Farms that has more than 20 attractions for guests — are $11 for adults and $9 for children ages 3-12. Other price packages are available on the farms’ website.

Hee Haw Farms, Pleasant Grove

Hee Haw Farms at 150 S. 2000 West, in Pleasant Grove, opens for fall activities on Sept. 30 and closes Nov. 5. General farm admission includes a pumpkin patch, hayrides, petting farm, pony rides and The Haunted Hayride. In addition to regular farm admission, guests can pay $3 to navigate the corn maze, appropriate for all ages 3 and up. The hayride that takes guests out to the maze takes its final group out Monday through Thursday at 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

McCoard’s Provo Corn Maze, Provo

The Provo Corn Maze incorporates a game called The Farm Scene: Monster Mystery Game where guests will complete a punch card after reaching six different checkpoints. McCoard's also offers hayrides, a pumpkin patch and a Halloween zip line. The maze at 384 S. 3110 West, will open on Sept. 23. General admission for those ages 10 and over is $9. Children ages 3-9 are admitted for $6 and children $2 and under are free. For groups larger than 10 people, a special group rate charges $7 for adults and $4 for children.

Carter’s Crazy Corn Maze, Garland

Carter’s Crazy Corn Maze at 106 E. 700 South will be open from Oct. 3-Nov. 1 and every day of the week except Sunday and Thursday. The maze will be haunted on Friday and Saturday evenings. Ticket prices vary depending on the day and can be found on the maze’s website, which offers aerial photos of the corn maze during previous years.

Staheli Family Farm, Washington
The Staheli Family Farm just outside of St. George, at 3400 S. Washington Fields Road, offers many attractions, including a corn maze that will open on Sept. 23 and stay open until Halloween night. The theme of the maze this year is “Peanuts,” to celebrate the 50th anniversary of “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!” Tickets can be purchased online.

Corn Creepers, Brigham City

Corn Creeper’s Corn Maze & Haunted Swamp at 1900 N. 2800 West opens on Sept. 30 and is the only corn maze in Brigham City. Guests are taken on a hay wagon to the entrance of the Haunted Swamp Trail where they will make their way past haunts and spooks to the 8-acre maze of corn. General admission for those ages 12 and over on Friday and Saturday is $7, and $5 for children ages 4-11. On Friday and Saturday, adult admission costs $7 and child admission costs $5.

There is a wide variety of fall and Halloween attractions for the whole family all over Utah. Corn mazes, haunted and not so haunted, are just one of the many activities to take part in during the fall season.

What is your favorite Halloween or Fall Family tradition? We would love to here feedback from you on our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/ERASkyline/

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ERA Skyline Real Estate

Check These Late Summer Tips to Ready Your Home for Fall!

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Fall is fast approaching, and with it, the need for home maintenance. According toDIYNetwork.com, the most important tasks for late summer are:

Painting the Exterior

Lower humidity and cooler temperatures make late summer and early fall ideal times to paint the exterior of the home.

Cleaning Gutters and Downspouts

Clear all drainage areas of leaves and debris, and consider installing gutter guards.

Inspecting the Roof

Hire a licensed professional to examine the roof for wear and tear. (If the shingles are buckling, cracking or curling, it is time to replace them.) Be sure the professional assesses the flashing around chimneys, pipes and/or skylights.

Turning Off Hose Valves

Turn off the valves to exterior hose bibs to prevent water pipes from bursting when the weather dips below freezing. Wrap pipes that run along exterior walls with heating tape.

Replacing Filters

Replace the filter in the furnace or heating system. Consider consulting with a licensed heating contractor to inspect and service the unit before the season turns.

Checking Insulation

Check the insulation in the attic to ensure the vapor barrier is facing down toward the living space. Cut slits in the vapor barrier to allow moisture to escape.

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ERA Skyline Real Estate

How to Achieve Backyard Curb Appeal!

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When we think of the term “curb appeal”, we think of the first impression we receive when pulling up to a property from the street. Good curb appeal can also go a long way when prospective buyers walk through a home for the first time. That exceptional first impression will make some “needs-fixing” or “needs-renovating” aspects to a property more forgivable and less daunting. And while both the front yard and home facade appearance are extremely important, we want to make sure we apply that same concept to the back of the house. A great patio and savvy landscaping can seal the deal with buyers as they immediately visualize children playing and BBQ’s in this well-tended backyard.

Whereas the front yard is an extension of the shared open space of a neighborhood, a backyard is every home’s personal corner of the world. Underneath blue skies and starry nights, cookouts, sports, outdoor adventures and playtime with pets will all happen here.

Here are 5 easy ways to spruce up your enclosed patio and backyard landscaping to make your backyard “curb appeal” as attractive as the front!

1. Install outdoor lighting – Conjure up images of fireflies and Fourth of July sparklers with some attractive outdoor lights. String some lighting across for an easy, low-voltage glow. Strategically place lamps or candle holders in your backyard, patio or garden for added luminosity. You can utilize trees, stones, archways, or get really creative in how you incorporate this effect.

2. An area rug will make your patio pop – Just like the eye-catching additions you use indoors to complete your interior design, bring that same vision outside by adding an outdoor area rug. Technology has come a long way and these outdoor area rugs from Mohawk Home can survive the elements while providing bold style and texture. It’s the perfect, inexpensive way to add a slight upscale touch. Also, a custom cut-and-bound rug made from Mohawk Flooring’s SmartStrand Forever Clean provides the maximum carpet protection against stains and spills as well as All Pet Protection and Warranty. This rug is the perfect fit for an enclosed patio, especially when you host that fun cookout for your friends and their pets!

3. Create an instant garden – Nothing will make an outdoor area shine like beautiful flowers, ferns and exotic plants. If you don’t have a green thumb or the time to garden, you can create a budget-friendly instant garden from your nearest nursery. Purchase your favorite varieties in ready-made containers from your local garden center. Arrange the plants on your patio or walkway without ever taking them out of their holder for instant beauty.

4. Add some outdoor art – Adding sculptures, cement statues, birdhouses or birdbaths will lend a tranquil feel to your backyard. Wind chimes are also soothing, artful pieces to add. Whatever your favorite touch is, some outdoor art will help transform your backyard into the relaxing space it should be.

5. Get your planter beds in order – Does the backyard have an overgrown or depleted garden? Are there particularly pesky areas with weeds where no grass will grow? A quick way to restore appeal will be to clear the area out (chop the overgrowth and pull the weeds), and use stones or bricks plus a bag of mulch to create attractive new planter beds. Even if you are not able to add new plants to it, it will give a much more organized, kept appearance for all who see it.

Incorporate a couple of these strategic fixes and you will have some outstanding backyard curb appeal in no time. Perhaps one of these steps will spark another great idea to help you upgrade your home before a sale. Just remember, adding a lot of appeal doesn’t have to break the bank.

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ERA Skyline Real Estate

How to Frame a Bathroom Mirror!

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Want to add some simple updates to your bathroom without breaking your wallet? Try this Do It Yourself Tutorial on how to frame your bathroom mirror! We also recommend replacing

Supplies:

·         1×4’s (Number depending on the size of your mirror)

·         Miter Saw or Miter Saw Box & Hand Saw

·         Staple Gun & Staples

·         Wood Glue

Take Measurements. Cut the Wood
First you have to determine how big to build your frame. This frame is built with mitered corners, meaning cut at a 45 degree angle to create a 90 degree angle when paired with another board. I wanted mine to fit exactly over our current mirror since it was already the width of the vanity. Our mirror was 60″ wide, so this was my measurement for the long side of my horizontal boards. The mirror height was 36″ so this was the long side of my vertical boards. You’ll see in the picture below. So when making your 45 degree cuts, you need to make sure your longest side is the correct measurement, not the shorter side.

One you have all your pieces cut, it’s time to attach them. There are a few different ways to do this, but I wanted to share with you the quickest and least messy way! You’re welcome!

Glue and Staple the Boards
Flip all the boards over so the back is facing up. Add wood glue to one of the mitered edges and line up your joint. While holding it in place, staple your board together directly over the seam. Let the glue dry for a bit before moving it.

Finish Your Wood.
I’ve actually got a tutorial for this coming very soon, but you can essentially finish it anyway imaginable. 

Add Decorative Braces
Now it’s time to add those “L” shaped braces. First I spray painted mine with some Black Hammered Paint, but again, whatever fits your style. Then just attach the braces on the front of the frame and it’s ready to go!

Hang the Mirror
To hang the mirror I actually used command strips. I’m always changing my mind and this method isn’t permanent so it worked out great for us, but the sturdiest way to do this would be gluing it directly to the mirror, after you make sure your mirror is secure of course! TIP: If your mirror is like mine and had those ugly plastic clips, replace those for some washers and it allows you to get the frame pretty much flush with the mirror!

What was your favorite Do IT Yourself home project? We would love to hear from you!

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ERA Skyline Real Estate

5 Easy Home Improvements That Add Instant Curb Appeal

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It is a truth universally acknowledged—by real-estate brokers and home improvement sites alike—that anyone looking to increase the property value of a home on the market need only renovate their kitchen or baths to see maximum results. But the real truth is that, short of a major overhaul, there are lots of smaller, less time-consuming—not to mention more affordable—things you can do to guarantee your house makes an impact on potential buyers. “Did you know that the front door and surrounding details can make or break a first impression?” says Annie Hoover, an associate broker at ERA Reardon Realty in Jackson, Michigan, who has seen firsthand what a difference a little paint can make. We asked her to share five easy fixes that will transform your home’s exterior without breaking the bank (or your back). Some of them will surprise you.

Consider the front door. “If you’re on a budget, give doors a face-lift with a fresh coat of paint and a new or recently polished handle and door knocker from your local or online hardware store,” Hoover says. “Paint can be bought for less than $200 depending on the brand, and a really elegant door knocker or handle starts at $45.” Of course, you could replace the door altogether with something more dramatic. “An arched distinctive door with side lights will knock the socks off any buyer.”

Grab the gardening tools. “If you have the room, anchor each side of the door with potted plants,” she says. “Potted plants are an efficient, fragrant, and inexpensive way to add a pop of color, which is important to buyers. Also, avoid plastic containers and be sure to use ceramic or terra-cotta pots to add a touch of subtle opulence.”

Walk this way. “Create an inviting walkway to your front door with beautiful blooms or shrubs,” she says. Among Hoover’s personal favorites: hydrangeas. “Depending on your preference, many can be found for under $30 and are easy to plant. If you have an area along a walkway leading up to your front door, go for bright blue and pink colors—they have a huge impact and are typically very low maintenance and cost efficient.”

Mask with mulch. “A few bags or small truckload of mulch can turn dry or imperfect soil into a rich and striking border along walkways and around trees and foliage,” she says. “Depending on how much you need, you can find it for as little as $3 to $10 per bag.”

Make it inviting. “To add character and warmth to your exterior entryway, purchase a new (read: clean) welcome mat and hang an elegant outdoor wreath (these can be as low as $40),” says Hoover. “Nothing says ‘curb appeal’ like a welcoming and warm entryway.”

What have you done to update your homes curb appeal?

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ERA Skyline Real Estate

ERA Skyline Real Estate Giveaway!

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We are doing a giveaway! Follow these three easy steps for a chance to win a $30 gift card to Megaplex Theatres! Remember to use #PeaceandQuiet when sharing your post with us on our Facebook!

Go to  https://www.facebook.com/ERASkyline/ to enter and share your story about the first thing you ran to do when your kids went back to school!

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ERA Skyline Real Estate

Labor Day weekend events you won't want to miss out on!

Hello Friends,

For many, Labor Day isn’t just celebrated on Monday, Sept. 5 — it’s a full weekend of family, friends and fun. 

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, here are a few suggestions. 

Thursday, Sept. 1

Salt Lake City Comic Con — Embrace your inner nerd for this three-day convention full of panels, exhibits, celebrities and more to please every fandom’s desires. For a full list of Comic Con activities visit the event’s website at saltlakecomiccon.com. Thursday, 2-9 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Salt Palace Convention Center, 100 S W Temple, Salt Lake City. Ticket prices vary. 

Hooper Tomato Days — If you’re looking for family-friendly fun — and a lot of tomato references — Hooper’s annual Tomato Days celebration is the place to be this weekend. Saturday, 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Monday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., Hooper Park, 5600 S. 6300 W., Hooper. Admission free; rodeo tickets $10. 

Friday, Sept. 2 

Wildcat Block Party — The 12th annual Wildcat Block Party is set to bring thousands together at Weber State University with the theme “It’s a Jungle Out There.” More than 100 vendors are slated to dot the heart of the campus. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Weber State University, 3848 Harrison Blvd, Ogden. Free. 

Iron Horse Game — Longstanding high school rivals Ogden Tigers and Ben Lomond Scots meet for the 64th time on the football field in the Iron Horse Game. Ben Lomond is 2-0 this year while Ogden is 0-2. The Scots took the 2015 game 42-10. 7 p.m., Weber State’s Stewart Stadium, 3870 Stadium Way, Ogden. 

Soldier Hollow Classic Sheepdog Championship and Festival — Dog lovers, get excited! A four-day long competition featuring more than 40 dogs from four countries is coming to Midway this weekend. Utah’s own Shauna Gourley is slated to compete. Want to get your pooch involved in a little friendly competition? The Soldier Hollow festival also has an open registration dock-diving event. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Friday-Monday, 2002 Soldier Hollow Dr., Midway. Ticket prices vary. 

Saturday, Sept. 3

Hispanic Heritage Parade and Festival — Join in on the fun of National Hispanic Heritage Month with Utah’s first Hispanic Heritage Parade and Festival. The parade begins at 9 a.m. with the festival to follow. Keep an eye out for special guests from Telemundo and Real Salt Lake. There will be live music, entertainment, vendors and food available. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., The Gateway, 131 S. Rio Grande St., Salt Lake City. Free.

Sunday, Sept. 4

Blues, Brews & BBQ Concert Series — Get your Labor Day weekend live music fix with the popular Snowbasin concert series. Lukas Nelson and POTR will headline the event with Coyote Union, Penrose, Michelle Moonshine, and The Battlefield also performing. Noon-5:30 p.m., Snowbasin Resort, 3925 Snowbasin Road, Huntsville. Free.

Monday, Sept. 5

No Name Chili Fest — This chili competition might not have a name, but it’s sure to be a spicy one. The Snowbasin Resort culinary team will make batches of their own personal chilis for the guests to sample, taste and vote on. The winner will be served at the John Paul Lodge for a whole year. $2 of your ticket purchase supports the Utah Food Bank. Food donations are also being accepted. 12:30-4 p.m., Earl’s Lodge and Patio, Snowbasin Resort, 3925 Snowbasin Road, Huntsville. $15, or $13 with food donation.

Miner’s Day 5k — Take a trip to Park City for its annual Miner’s Day celebration. The fun starts with a 5k that benefits local nonprofits. Check in 7-7:45 a.m., race starts at 8 a.m. City Park, 1354 Park Avenue, Park City. $25 for adults; $15 for those under 18. 

Tell us what you and your family are planning to do over Labor Day Weekend!

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ERA Skyline Real Estate