Ted Mello's Blog

Posted on 01/07/2024

Your garage offers a convenient place to keep your vehicle safe, store tools and gardening supplies and work on a wide range of projects. The following tips can help you improve the safety of your garage to lower the risk of injuries or other harm to you and your household. Keep hazardous materials locked up Pesticide products, fertilizers...

Garage

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Posted on 12/31/2023

Funding options for home safety improvements

Making upgrades to your home can improve its safety, but these types of upgrades aren't always cheap. If you're avoiding these upgrades due to the cost, keep in mind funding options are available. These funding options can make some projects more affordable. Weatherization Assistance Program The Weatherization Assistance Program is available for households with incomes below a certain...

FHA Loans

Funding

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Posted on 12/24/2023

3 Basics for updating your Colonial home

The Colonial-style house is one of the most common and...

Painting

Colonial

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Posted on 12/17/2023

A guide to tax breaks & deductions for new homeowners

Buying a house is one of the largest purchases made within...

Deductible

Property Taxes

Posted on 12/10/2023

Homebuyer Questions: What to Ask About a New Location

Home buying is difficult whether you know the area or not. If you're leaving a location you're used to, it can be overwhelming to decide on a new place to live. There are some questions you can ask to determine your priorities and whether a new location is a good fit. Here are some to begin with: How's...

Cost Of Living

Home Buying

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Posted on 12/03/2023

A beginner's guide to designing an eclectic living room

If you have trouble choosing a living room design style,...

Design Style

Eclectic Style

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Posted on 11/26/2023

Foundations for houses: 3 Types to know

In both existing homes and new construction, there are...