Historic Kimball Tavern, located in the Bradford section of Haverhill, MA, sold at auction Thursday November 20, 2008 for $190,000, less than expected for the more than 300-year-old structure.Built in 1690, community leaders founded Bradford College there in 1803. The property is located across from the Bradford Common. A Haverhill, MA contractor, who plans to use the site for an antique shop, made the highest bid, The Eagle-Tribune reported November 21, 2008. The contractor, Cale Wood, also must pay a 10 percent fee to the auctioneer, bring the total price to $209,000.I viewed the property at an open house on November 14, 2008. The property seemed to be in decent shape, especially considering the age. There seemed to have been several updates over the years. The property includes about... 11/23/2008

A June 15, 2007 article in The Boston Globe discusses the importance of attic ventilation, and how it is important in both the summer and winter."In the summer, a good flow of ventilation will remove unwanted heat that is trapped in the attic. That heat can damage the roofing, and it also makes it that much more difficult to keep your home cool. In the winter, removing attic heat allows the underside of your roof to stay closer to the ambient temperature of the outside air, which helps prevent ice damming. And throughout the year, good attic ventilation removes excess moisture before it can accumulate and create the potential for mold growth or damage to wooden structural members."How much ventilation does your attic need? That depends on the size of your house and, to some degree, its ... 06/19/2007