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Author Mark Tedesco



Understanding the Costs Involved in Renovating a House in Italy
PART 163: It might be interesting to share how we pulled off living in Italy for part of the year. I will post some steps and what we are learning along the way. We love every minute of it, and what was once a dream is our life! We live in Tuscany in the Fall, then return again in the Spring, and spend the rest of the time in California (as I explained in a previous blog, we only live in Italy part of the year). Step 1: As we explore areas in Italy, we discover some gems wort

Mark Tedesco
4 days ago6 min read


Our Italian Renovation: Tips and Tools
PART 166: It might be interesting to share how we pulled off living in Italy for part of the year. I will post some steps and what we are learning along the way. We love every minute of it, and what was once a dream is our life! We live in Tuscany in the Fall, then back again in the Spring, and in California for the rest of the time (in a previous blog, I explained why we live in Italy only part of the year). As we explore areas in Italy, we discover some gems worth sharing.

Mark Tedesco
Nov 16, 20255 min read


Unlocking Eco-Sustainable Living: A Dive into Italy's Green Real Estate Market
PART 162: It might be interesting to share how we pulled off living in Italy for part of the year. I will post some steps and what we are learning along the way. We love every minute of it, and what was once a dream is now our reality! We live in Tuscany in the fall, then return again in the spring, and spend the rest of the time in California. As I explained in a previous blog, we only live in Italy part of the year, but it's become an integral part of our lifestyle. As we

Mark Tedesco
Oct 19, 20256 min read


Exploring Our Second Home Renovation Journey in Italy
PART 157: It might be interesting to share how we pulled off living in Italy for part of the year. I will post some steps and what we are...

Mark Tedesco
Oct 5, 20256 min read


Lessons Learned During Our Tuscan Home Renovation Journey
PART 151: It might be interesting to share how we pulled off living in Italy for part of the year. I will post some steps and what we are...

Mark Tedesco
Aug 3, 20255 min read


Our House Renovation Journey in Tuscany
PART 148: It might be interesting to share how we pulled off living in Italy for part of the year. I will post some steps and what we are...

Mark Tedesco
Jul 13, 20256 min read


Purchasing Real Estate in Italy
PART 139: It might be interesting to share how we pulled off living in Italy for part of the year. I will post some steps and what we are...

Mark Tedesco
May 4, 20256 min read


Mixing Italian Charm with American Comfort: Renovating a House in Tuscany
PART 136: It might be interesting to share how we pulled off living in Italy for part of the year. I will post some steps and what we are...

Mark Tedesco
Apr 6, 20259 min read


Searching for Home Renovation Supplies in Italy
Finding home renovation supplies in Italy. Learning along the way.

Mark Tedesco
Feb 16, 20256 min read


Renovating Granny's House: A Modern Twist on a Tuscany Home
PART 126: It might be interesting to share how we pulled off living in Italy for part of the year. I will post some steps and what we are...

Mark Tedesco
Jan 26, 20254 min read


Transforming Our Italian Dream: Before and After Renovating Our House
Before and after photos of our house renovation in Tuscany, Italy.

Mark Tedesco
Dec 8, 20245 min read


House Renovation and Chasing After Tile in Italy
PART 123: It might be interesting to share how we pulled off living in Italy for part of the year. I will post some steps and what we are...

Mark Tedesco
Dec 1, 20245 min read


What Are Our Top Priorities When Searching for a Home in Italy?
PART 113: It might be interesting to share how we pulled off living in Italy for part of the year. I will post some steps and what we are...

Mark Tedesco
Oct 27, 20244 min read


Renovating our bathroom in Tuscany
PART 100: It might be interesting to share how we pulled off living in Italy for part of the year. I will post some steps and what we are...

Mark Tedesco
Jul 21, 20245 min read


Buying a Kitchen in Italy
PART 96: It might be interesting to share how we pulled off living in Italy for part of the year. I will post some steps and what we are...

Mark Tedesco
Jun 23, 20244 min read


Renovating our house in Tuscany
PART 92. It might be interesting to share how we pulled off living in Italy for part of the year. I will post some steps and what we are...

Mark Tedesco
May 26, 20246 min read


Do I need an Italian bank account to purchase a house in Italy?
PART 84: It might be interesting to share how we pulled off living in Italy for part of the year. I will post some steps and what we are...

Mark Tedesco
Mar 31, 20245 min read


The Mystery of the Italian Washing Machine
PART 15: I t might be interesting to share how we pulled off living in Italy for part of the year. I will post some steps and what we are...

Mark Tedesco
Oct 2, 20226 min read
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