A list of just some of the many local Halloween events:

It's time to get your SPOOK on!

Burlington:                                                                           

Halloween Howl @ Oakledge Park 10/26  2-6pm Free

Trick-or-Treat Street @ Church St Marketplace 10/27 1-4pm Free

Halloween Bike Ride @ 47 Maple St. 10/27 1:30-4pm  Free 

Queen City Ghostwalk Tours - https://queencityghostwalk.com/

 

Colchester:                                                                                               

Horses for Hope @ Blackrose Farm 10/19 10:30am-2:30pm $5ea Formerly Enniskerry Farm 848 Middle Rd

 

Essex & Essex Jct:

Nightmare Vermont @ Champlain Valley Expo  10/17-10/19 & 10/24-10/26 Thurs & Fri 7-10pm Sat 6-11pm   $15ea

Essex Jct & Essex Parks & Recreation Halloween Celebration @ Champlain Valley Expo Wed 10/23 5-6:30pm   Free

Pumpkin Lobotomy @ Essex Middle School 10/25 6-8pm Free

Pumpkin Palooza @ Maple Street Park 10/30 6-8pm Free

 

Grand Isle:

The Emmons Island Haunted Trail @ 1 Island Meadows Lane  10/12 Kids Walk (non scary) 4:30-6pm Free  10/12 Main Event (PG13) 6:30-10pm $10 or 7 non perishable goods each

 

Milton:

Trunk or Treat  @ Bombardier Park 10/25 6pm Free

 

Shelburne:

Haunted Happenings @ Shelburne Museum 10/27 10am-1pm  $7ea

Halloween Parade & Activities 10/27 12:45-4:30pm  12:45 Floats @ Shopping Park     2pm Parade begins on Falls Rd   2:30-4:30pm Activities @ Town Gym, Fire Station & Library

    

South Burlington:

Halloween Spooktacular @ FHTMS 10/21 12-3pm  Free

UVM Horse Barn Annual Halloween Barn @ UVM Horse Barn   (Parking at Gutterson with a shuttle ride) 10/28 5:30-7pm  $3ea suggested donation

 

Westford:

Haunted Westford @ Westford Elementary School 10/25 6-8pm  $5ea for Trick or Treat Street, $3ea for Haunted Forest

 

Winooski:

Halloween 2019 Pumpkin Carving @ Winooski Senior Center 10/19 9am-5pm & 10/20 9am-finished Free & Free BBQ!

The Haunted Mill @ 20 Winooski Falls Way 10/25 & 10/26  6:30-11pm $10ea (Recommended age is 13 years and older!)

Halloween in Winooski 2019 @ VSAC Bldg, Rotary Park and Downtown Trick or Treating 10/26 5-8pm Free

 

AWESOME HOMEMADE HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS

https://listotic.com/16-awesome-homemade-halloween-decorations/

1. Glowing Eyes
2. Eyeballs In A Tree
3. Bloody Handprint Clings
4. Wall Spider Web
5. Silhouette Lamp Shade
6. Illuminated Ghost Garland
7. Monster Face Archway
8. Dancing Lawn Ghosts
9. Hanging Bats
10. Glass Jar Lights
11. Diy Halloween Door Mat
12. Huge Black Spider
13. Frankenstein Door
14. Trash Bag Spider Webs
15. Mice Silhouettes
16. Halloween Window Décor
17. Movable Mummies
18. Pumpkin Porch Light Covers
19. Diy Eyeball String Lights
20. Illuminated Ghosts

THIS FALL IS A GREAT TIME TO LIST YOUR HOME!

It’s true that in fall and winter, there is less inventory out there, fewer homes to look at.  But that means less competition and people who are buying a home in fall or winter, those are serious buyers. If you've been thinking at all about selling your home, you might want to consider that now is a great time to enter the market. 

 

If you're content where you are, we completely understand.  But if you think you might be interested in selling your home at any point in the near future, this is a great chance to explore your options with our

FREE PRICING STUDY MARKET ANALYSIS.

 

Give us a call and let us set up an appointment at your earliest convenience. And of course, feel free to call us if you have any other real estate needs.

 

We look forward to hearing from you.

802-846-8460 or TheTeam@themarcelinoteam.com

 

Fall home maintenance can make a big difference for your home.

Inspect your furnace

Change the filter, have your fuel company do a yearly maintenance and a safety inspection.  If you heat with wood, have the chimney checked for creosote build-up. If you hire a sweep, make sure they are certified.

 

Check your roof & gutters

Check your roof for leaks, missing shingles, rotted areas, make sure flashing is in tact, remove any debris. Clean out gutters and check that they are in good condition. Get any problems fixed before the Moisture does more expensive damage to your home.

 

Drain outside faucets

If you don’t have a freeze proof outdoor faucet, you will need to drain to prevent your pipes from cracking. Insulate or electrical tape may do the trick!

 

Drafts and leaks

Common places of escaping warm air-windows, doors, attics, electrical outlets, dryer vents, anywhere pipes enter your home.  Caulking, foam sealer, foam gaskets, plastic film for windows, and extra insulation are some ways to fix these leaks.

 

Prep your lawn for winter

Fall fertilization & proper lawn care is the key to a healthy lawn. https://pss.uvm.edu/ppp/articles/falllawn.html

 

Experience Vermont Fall Foliage Up Close With These Hikes

1) Mount Philo State Park - Easy 3/4 mile hike to summit, FEE, Leashed Dogs OK

          Parking at 5425 Humphreys’ Rd, Charlotte   #802-425-2390

          Open 8am to Sunset thru October 20th

 

2) Libby’s Look @ The Preston Pond Conservation Area, Bolton – Easy 2.6 mile loops, Pets OK, Trails are maintained by citizen        volunteers in Bolton 

           2 Parking spots at 3638 Stage Rd Trailhead & 4 spots at 3643 Notch Rd Trailhead

 

3) Camel’s Hump State Park - Moderate 2.4 or 3.4 miles to summit, Leashed Dogs OK

          Parking at 3160 Camel’s Hump Rd in Huntington for The Burrows Trail 2.4 miles

          Parking at end of Camel’s Hump Rd in N Duxbury for The Monroe Trail 3.4 miles

          Also from Duxbury lot is The Camel’s Hump View Trail .8 mile easy stroll with

          benches and very nice vistas, great for kids and elders. CLICK HERE for Camels Hump Trails

 

4)      Underhill State Park/Mount Mansfield – Moderate/Advanced 5 miles+ up and back

          Eagle Cut Trailhead in northeast corner of Parking lot easy .7 miles then pick up

          Sunset Ridge Trail which is more difficult hiking to “Chin”. Leashed Pets OK

          Parking at Underhill State Park Parking Lot

          CLICK HERE for Mount Mansfield "The Chin"

          CLICK HERE for Eagle Cut Trail

          CLICK HERE for Sunset Ridge Trail

 

5) Stowe Pinnacle - Moderate/Advanced 1.7 miles to summit, Dogs OK

          Parking at 663 Upper Hollow Rd in Stowe     

          CLICK HERE for Stowe Pinnacle Trail

          CLICK HERE for Stowe Area Hiking Guide

 

Vermont Fall Foliage Reports

NOTE - Deer season starts in early October - When you dress for a hike, items of blaze-orange clothing that are visible from all directions are best, such as a cap and vest.  And don't forget your four-legged pal. Pet stores carry blaze-orange collars and mesh vests for Fido's safety, too. It's not a bad idea either to stick to established trails and limit off-trail hiking at this time of year.

 

AUTUMN

The cooler temps and lower humidity make this time of year A GREAT TIME TO PAINT!

20 Painting Secrets the Pros Won't Tell You  By Brett Martin And Ezra Dyer Dec 10, 2018

 

1. Sand Away Flaws

2. Buy the Best Supplies

3. Cover Furniture

4. Use Tinted Primer

5. Press Tape With a Putty Knife

6. Eliminate Brush and Lap Marks with Paint Extender

7. Scrape a Ridge in Textured Ceilings

8. Use Canvas Drop Cloths

9. Finish One Wall Before Starting Another

10. Scrape (Don't Tape) Windows

11. Box Paint for Consistent Color

12. Buy an Extra Bucket or Two

13. Wash Roller Covers

14. Take Off Those Switch Plates

15. Give Yourself a Good Set

16. Light It Up

17. Clean Dirty Walls with Degreaser

18. Start with a Loaded Brush

19. Push Paint to Avoid Runs

20. Bag It Up

 

 

Vermont Corn Mazes

First Day of Autumn is Monday 9/23/19 and Corn Mazes are a Fun Autumn Activity! 

Below is a list of some of the more well known mazes, we hope you get a chance to give one or more a try.

 

Great Vermont Corn Maze -  Largest Maze in New England

1404 Wheelock Rd, Danville, VT     802-748-1399

Open 7 days a week weather permitting until October 14,2019 - we are not open in the rain!

Hours - Monday thru Friday 10am to 2pm  Saturday and Sunday 10am to 3pm

*Arrive by 1pm to solve before close.

 

Sam Mazza's Corn Maze

277 Lavigne Rd, Colchester, VT     802-655-3440

Open 7 days a week thru October. 

Hours - Monday thru Saturday 10am to 6pm Sundays 10am to 5pm

*No maze tickets sold within and hour of closing.

 

Isham Family Farm Corn Maze

3515 Oak Hill Rd, Williston, VT     802-872-1525

Open weekends starting Sept 22nd from noon until dusk

Whitcomb’s Land of Pumpkins and Corn Maze

347 Fay Lane, Williston, VT     802-879-5239

We will be opening September 21st, 2019!!!

Hours: Sat/Sun 10am-5pm  Come explore our 4-acre corn maze.

 

Percy Farm Corn Maze

Route 108, Stowe, VT      802-371-9999

Open daily 10am to 5pm weather permitting until mid October (we may not be open in the rain!)

 

Gaines Farm Corn Maze

6343 Coolidge Hwy (US Rt 5), Guilford, VT     802-257-0409

Open weekends September 14 to October 27. 

Hours: Sat/Sun 11am to 5pm (Also open Columbus Day 10/14/19 11am to 5pm!)

 

Hathaway Farm Corn Maze

741 Prospect Hill Rd, Rutland, VT     802-775-2624

Vermont’s Premier Family Corn Maze

2019 corn maze theme is “Kids Color Their World With Kindness!”

Hours Closed Tues, Sat 10am-9pm, rest of days 10am-5pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apple Picking Tips!

 

 

 

1. FIND AN ORCHARD  - Click HERE  to visit our Blog for a direct link to the Vermont Tree Fruit Growers Assoc website for a list & links to Vermont orchards and cider producers.     

2. APPLE RIPENING  -  Apples on the outside of the tree ripen before apples on the inside and apples Do Not continue to ripen once picked.     

3. HOW TO PICK  - Roll the apple upwards off the branch and give it a little twist, Do Not pull straight away from the tree.  Also Do Not shake the branch or tree.

4. HANDLE WITH CARE  - Try not to bruise, as the apple will go bad more quickly.

5. CLEANING  - Wait and wash apples just before using.  

6. STORAGE  - Store apples in a cool dark place.  If possible store in the  refrigerator in their own drawer.  If storing in the basement or root cellar, Do Not store with potatoes.                              

 

 

 

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HIGH Demand LOW Inventory!

With very few homes on the market, if you were to list today there would be less competition. That means you will more than likely get the best price possible for your home. We understand  the market. Let’s talk to see if now is the right time for you!

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Energy Upgrades In Your New Home

The first few years of living in your home are a great time to invest in energy efficiency upgrades.

Not only can it make your home more affordable, but it can make it more comfortable and increase the resale value. If you’re building a new home, there are ways to build efficiency right into it.

 

The best first step is to contact Efficiency Vermont by calling 888-921-5990 or visiting www.efficiencyvermont.com. There you can find:

Listings for BPI Certified Energy Efficiency Network contractors

Technical assistance and incentives for energy-efficient new construction

Rebates on the purchase of efficient equipment such as kitchen appliances,

heat pump heating and cooling systems, water heating systems, and more

Cash back incentives on air sealing and insulation projects through the

Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program

DIY videos and online resources

Guidance on financing and energy efficiency projects

Resources on renewable energy systems

 

HIGH Demand LOW Inventory

With very few homes on the market, if you were to list today there would be less competition. That means you will more than likely get the best price possible for your home. We understand the market. Let’s talk to see if now is the right time for you!

802-846-8460 * TheTeam@TheMarcelinoTeam.com