vintage maine homes: The Care And Feeding Of Older Homes And Buildings - 06/09/13 03:23 AM
Here in Maine we have no shortage of vintage homes.  When considering the purchase of a vintage home, it is important to understand that homes certainly can last for hundreds of years, but they do require special care and feeding to do so.
General preventive maintenance is important, but that alone will not keep the builing going.  At some point, major systems and components will need to be replaced.  Before you fall in love with the charm of the woodwork, built-ins and other period features, it is important to research the history of the building and determine which upgrades and improvements … (23 comments)