Memorial Day BBQ? 8 Money-Saving Tricks (Sponsored)

Who’s NOT planning a BBQ this weekend? If the weather holds and you’ve got propane or charcoal, chances are, you’re grilling something with your friends and family. Here, new ideas for keeping your costs down. Sponsored by Home Depot.

Here at Patch, we like to be thrifty. So we talked to two barbeque experts and uncovered some really good ideas to help you save money on your next outdoor party.   1. Start with a marinade. This means planning ahead -- say, Friday. But it’s worth it, says Rick Browne, host of Barbeque America on PBS, because you can pass up that well-marbled ribeye steak and buy a less tender and less expensive choice to grill like a flank steak or chuck steak. Just marinate it or brine for one or two days and then cook long and slow on the barbeque grill to break down tissues but maintain moisture. “You need to include an acid in the marinade, perhaps juice, vinegar or soy sauce, but avoid cola which is so acidic it can turn meat into a soggy mess," …

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When You Need to Paint the House (Sponsored)

Everything you need to know about painting your house: stripping, powerwashing, fixing damaged wood and choosing paint colors. Sponsored by Home Depot.

It’s that time of year again. You’re outside, enjoying your yard. Then you start nosing around—maybe you’re inspecting your plants, or reviewing the condition of your lawn or setting up your sprinklers—and before you know it, reality hits ... You need to paint the house.   A daunting task. An expensive task. A necessary task—because it's not just about how your house looks, it's about your home's value. Neglect is not an option. Take heart, however. Information and resources have never been more easily available to help you through this project. Know Your Options Your options are to either hire a contractor or paint it yourself. Hiring a contractor is an expensive option, but if it's in your budget and you do the necessary research to …

Yard Sales This Weekend: Oct. 6-7

Check out our printable list of area yard sales.

Welcome to Patch's yard sale feature. Below you'll find yard sale information for your town and surrounding areas. Are you holding a yard, garage, moving or estate sale this weekend, too? In the comments section below, tell us when and where your sale is.  Heading out on the yard-sale circuit? Print this list, or access it on your smart phone by downloading the Patch app. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Yard Sales This Weekend: Sept. 22-23

Check out our printable list of area yard sales.

Welcome to Patch's yard sale feature. Below you'll find yard sale information for your town and surrounding areas. Are you holding a yard, garage, moving or estate sale this weekend, too? In the comments section below, tell us where and when your sale is.  Heading out on the yard-sale circuit? Print this list, or access it on your smart phone by downloading the Patch app.

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Yard Sales This Weekend: Sept. 15-16

Check out our printable list of area yard sales.

Welcome to Patch's yard sale feature. Below you'll find yard sale information for Newton and surrounding areas. Are you holding a yard, garage, moving or estate sale this weekend, too? In the comments section below, tell us when and where your sale is.  Heading out on the yard-sale circuit? Print this list, or access it on your smart phone by downloading the Patch app.

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Lexington Resident Named One of Real Estate Forum’s Women of Influence

Barbara Elia of Lexington, the senior managing director and principal at Cassidy Turley FHO, was recently honored as one of fewer than 50 "Women of Influence" by Real Estate Forum.

The following announcement was provided by Schneider Associates.  Cassidy Turley FHO, a leader in the commercial real estate services field with extensive experience in the greater Boston office market, last week announced that Real Estate Forum named Barbara Elia, Senior Managing Director, Principal, one of the most prominent female executives in the commercial real estate industry. Real Estate Forum chose to honor fewer than 50 women from a pool of hundreds of nominees. “It is an honor to be recognized as one of Real Estate Forum’s Women of Influence, especially given the distinguished peers who join me on the list," said Elia. “During the past twenty-five years, the commercial real estate industry has evolved, becoming a more …

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Home of the Week

Lexington Home of the Week: 6 Summer St.

Custom-built architect's contemporary home has sleek dimensions inside and out.

Potential Lexington homebuyers will not see anything that even comes close to this unique contemporary on Summer Street on the local real estate market. In fact, unless invited, not many people will be aware of its existence due to its exclusive private setting. This architect's custom-built home was constructed in 2007 in a high-style modern design with an open layout that has continually grown in popularity to accommodate today's busy lifestyles. Its sleek architectural lines, outdoor alcoves and wood exterior are distinctive features that immediately draw intrigue as to what lies inside of this magnificent property. What awaits is a floor plan that boasts over 3,500 square feet of living space with many exposed spaces for streamlined …

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Yard Sales This Weekend: Sept. 1-2

Check out our printable list of area yard sales.

Welcome to Patch's yard sale feature. Below you'll find yard sale information for your town and surrounding areas. Are you holding a yard, garage, moving or estate sale this weekend, too? In the comments section below, tell us when and where your sale is.  Heading out on the yard-sale circuit? Print this list, or access it on your smart phone by downloading the Patch app.

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Labor Day Weekend Open Houses in Lexington and Concord

Photos and information in this article are uploaded by local realtors and Patch.

Realtors, this is your space. Upload photos of the houses you're showing this weekend and enter the property's details in the caption. Selling your Lexington or Concord place without a realtor? Consider yourself invited to add your photos and details into the mix. Please upload one photo per open house listing and include the following information in the captions of all photos: Click on the big green "Upload Photos & Videos" button to get started. If you have any trouble getting the message out, send an email to Patrick.Ball@patch.com.

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Sold: Homes Purchased in Lexington and Concord

A sampling of homes purchased in Lexington and Concord this week.

This week's featured home is: 130 Warren St., Lexington List Price: $1,395,000 Sold Price: $1,290,000 Sold Date: Aug. 29, 2012 Living Area: 4,000 sq. ft. Rooms: 10  Bedrooms: 5  Baths: 3 full, 1 partial Wondering what other homes sold in Lexington and Concord this week? Patch is too, and we're hoping our readers and real estate agents can help us answer the question. Do you know of a home sold in our towns this week? If you do, let us know. Here's how:  Thanks for contributing!

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