Even if you've just moved into a relatively new home, there will things about the house that you will probably want to change, or features that you will want to add.

One of the most common upgrades is to add hardwood floors, to replace vinyl or wall-to-wall carpet. And in older or antique homes, chances are that the original wood floors will need to be revitalized.

The Old House Web is a fun and fact-filled source of information about this and virtually every other topic relating to the care and maintenance of a vintage home.

One of the best local resources for local antique restoration projects, or repair of post and beam structures is Colonial Restorations in Brookfield, MA.  They also do pre-purchase estimates on structural problems that are found in older homes.  

For major home improvement projects, Improvenet is a good place to start. The site includes an estimator that can give you an idea of how much a room renovation will cost. It can also put you in touch with pre-screened local contractors who may be interested in bidding on the job.

An excellent source on home maintenance, particularly for do-it-yourselfers or first-time home owners is Hometips.com, with advice from Home and Garden TV's Dan Vandervort. He covers such topics as septic tank care, the placement of windows to ensure optimal light and energy efficiency, asbestos-wrapped ductwork removal, and sump pumps.

Maureen Harmonay
184 Ayer Road
Harvard, MA 01451
MHarmonay@YourCountry-Home.com
Tel: 978-307-1476
Toll Free: 800-824-4160
Fax: 978-422-9041




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