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 and 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 …

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House Hunt: Open Houses This Weekend

A look at some area open houses this weekend.

Today, we bring you House Hunt—a weekly column dedicated to providing a sampling of real estate open houses in the surrounding area. Make sure to check back with Patch each Friday for more open house listings. Information provided courtesy of AOL Real Estate. To view listings in Easton, click here. To view listings in Mansfield, click here. To view listings in Stoughton, click here. To view listings in Sharon, click here. To view listings in Norton, click here. To view listings in Foxborough, click here.

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House Hunt: Open Houses This Weekend

A look at some area open houses this weekend.

Today, we bring you House Hunt—a weekly column dedicated to real estate open houses in the surrounding area. Make sure to check back with Patch each Friday for more open house listings. Information provided courtesy of Newenglandmoves.com and realtor.com

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What Properties Sold in the Area This Week?

A sampling of homes sold in the area Sept. 29 - Oct 6

Click on the photo at right to look at a photo gallery of homes that sold in the area from Sept. 29 - Oct. 6. MLS data courtesy of www.newenglandmoves.com. In the market for a new home? Be sure to check out our House Hunt column on Fridays for open houses in your area. 195 Riverside Drive, Wrentham Sale date: Sept. 29 Days on market: 145 Sale price: $740,000 Listed price: $779,900 Bedrooms: 4 Full bathrooms: 3 Half bathrooms: 0 Square feet: 4,029   10 Lantern Lane, Wrentham Sale date: Sept. 29 Days on market: 97 Sale price: $500,000 Listed price: $325,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Half-Bathrooms: 1 Square feet: 3,362   156 Randall Street, Easton Sale date: Sept. 30 Days on market: 148 Sale price: $334,750 Listed price: $329,900 Bedrooms: 3 …

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