Wednesday, August 29, 2018

8 Ideas to Add Color to Your Laundry Room


If you have a finished, designated area for laundry, have you ever considered what a great canvas you have for injecting personality into your home? Take a look at eight eye-catching examples of colorful laundry rooms for inspiration.

1. Be bold. Keep in mind that this isn’t your living room or bedroom, therefore you probably (hopefully!) won’t be be spending hours upon hours in the space. I’m also guessing it’s not where you do the bulk of your entertaining, so don’t be afraid to go for a vibrant color if you happen to be a fan of intense hues. A saturated, juicy orange is a terrific choice for revving up the room.

2. Borrow from the kitchen. Take your favorite elements from the kitchen — a floor or wall tile pattern, a nice light fixture — and crank it up with color for the laundry room. This black, white and deep green laundry room has an interesting graphic appeal because of the contrasting hues. The punches of green set it apart from ubiquitous mostly-white laundry rooms.

3. Go wild with wallcoverings. A hot-pink backsplash might not fly in your open-plan kitchen, but why not inject this unusual hue into your laundry room? Forget about what’s trendy and go ahead and select colors or patterns that speak to you, regardless of how bold they might be.

4. Look to the ceiling. Don’t forget the often-overlooked “fifth wall” when upgrading your laundry room. The ceiling can be a fantastic canvas for a fun color. This yellow ceiling really raises the eye upward and accentuates the handsome pendant light fixture.

5. Consider colorful cabinetry. Fire-engine-red cabinetry might be a visually overwhelming choice for your kitchen, but in a laundry room it injects much-needed energy and personality. The colors we surround ourselves with can affect our mood and motivation level, so if you need to get revved up to do the laundry, hot hues such as red can get your motor running.

6. Add artwork. In addition to using a fetching wall color, think about installing artwork and other decorative elements, such as pretty window treatments. There’s no reason why the laundry room has to be a boring, utilitarian space. If you’re going to spend time in there, make it as comfortable and visually appealing as you can.

7. Have fun. I say don’t feel obligated to stick to safe neutrals for the laundry room. Go ahead and experiment with color combinations you wouldn’t normally consider. Color trends are constantly shifting, but paint is a relatively easy and affordable thing to change. Tile is a bit more labor-intensive to add or change out, but if you select a relatively inexpensive tile and the area to be tiled is not very large, you might be surprised by just how budget-friendly an option it can be. So have fun with it and don’t worry so much about trends or resale value.

8. Be creative. Lest all the color fun be limited to those with separate and distinct laundry rooms, here’s a clever color upgrade for those of us living with laundry closets. I love this vibrant blue-green, but if you’re worried about a bold door color clashing with other decor in the room, you could always paint the eye-catching hue on the inside panel of the doors only, or just the interior walls of the closet. That way you’ll get an eyeful of gorgeous color whenever you open the doors to put in a load.

Article compliments of Houzz.com



Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Household Medical Waste Disposal Just Got Easier in Lexington


The Lexington Public Health Department has installed 2 secure containers to allow residents to safely dispose of household medical waste. They are behind the Town Office Building, which is at 1625 Massachusetts Avenue.

Directions:
Drive up the divided driveway just to the east of the Police Station - across from the First Baptist Church.Turn left and drive behind the police station and Cary Memorial Building. There is short term parking on your left, between Cary Memorial Building and the Town Office Building. The containers are just outside the back door of the Town Office Building.



The Red Box

The red box on the right is for the disposal of needles and syringes:
  • No loose needles or syringes - they must be in a sealed container (see below)
  • No glass containers
  • No medications
  • No trash or paper or plastic bags

ALL needles and syringes must be put into a container and sealed before being placed in the Red Box. 

You can use: a closed sharps container, sealed with duct tape a heavy plastic bottle, such as an empty detergent bottle - NOT a water or soda bottle. Fill it only 2/3 full, put the cap on and seal with duct tape.

The Blue Box

The blue box on the left is for disposal of unwanted household medications. 
You can dispose of:

  • prescription medications
  • over-the-counter medications
  • pet medications

You can't use this box to dispose of:
  • sharps or syringes - they go in the Red Box
  • asthma inhalers, aerosols or cylinders
  • schedule II drugs, such as Adderall, Ritalin, fentanyl, Demerol or OxyContin
  • alcohol, hydrogen peroxide or other solutions
  • mercury or mercury thermometers
  • trash

Packaging:
tablets, gelcaps, capsules should be in a sealed container or sealed zip lock bag
liquid medications should be in the original container and sealed
Personal information should be removed or marked over with a permanent marker

If you have any questions, please contact the Lexington Office of Public Health from 8:30 - 4:30, Monday - Friday, at 781-698-4533.





Wednesday, August 15, 2018

3rd Annual End of the Summer Party at the Lexington Community Center!



Join us for our 3rd Annual End of the Summer Party at the Lexington Community Center
Friday, August 17, 5:30 - 10:00 PM
  • There will be food trucks and dessert (for purchase)
  • inflatable obstacle courses
  • outdoor yard games
  • police and fire trucks
  • raffles
  • giveaways
  • a family friendly movie to close the night
  • and much more!
Address:

Lexington Community Center
39 Marrett Road
LexingtonMA 02421



https://www.lexingtonma.gov/ for more information



Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Downsizing Mistakes to Avoid As Lexington MA Homeowner

Is it time to downsize your Lexington MA home?
If you are ready to sell your home and downsize to a home that better fits your needs in the Lexington MA real estate market, I am here to help! As your Lexington real estate agent, I can help you sell and buy simultaneously. Here's how to avoid the most common downsizing mistakes:

1.  Waiting too long. Why wait to move into a home that makes more sense for you?
2.  Giving your kids storage space. If your kids have moved out, it’s time for their belongings to go with them. 
3.  Assuming furniture will fit in the new home. Be sure to measure the rooms in your new house before moving all your furniture!
4.  Focusing on the loss. Take photos of what’s hardest to leave. Find new homes for your belongings. Focus on how refreshing it feels to let go rather than the loss. Memories never fade.

When ready to sell and buy in the Lexington real estate market, contact me, your Lexington real estate agent! I am here and ready to help!

Theresa D'Antuono

Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Lexington Empow Open House



OPEN HOUSE
Join Empow for a tour of their Lexington Studio on Saturday August 11! Check out the space and a showcase of projects made by their students. Computer stations will be set up to let kids try out some of the curriculum. This is the perfect time to get all your questions answered about their programs, transportation options, curriculum, and more! Please register for how many people (parents, kids, etc.) will be attending the event. Kids can not be dropped off for this event.
This is an event for families with children in 2nd to 8th grade who are interested in STEM education through our after school program, weekday and weekend classes, summer camps, and birthday parties. Registration for all programs is open now!
LOCATION: Empow Studios STEM Enrichment Center - Lexington
1776 Massachusetts Avenue Lexington, MA 02420 



WHEN: Saturday, August 11 from 3:30pm-5:30pm


Visit EMPOW for more information on their events and programs.