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Replace Your 100-Year-Old Windows or Upgrade Them? A Cape Cod Homeowner's Guide

November 7, 2026 · 5 min read

Replace Your 100-Year-Old Windows or Upgrade Them? A Cape Cod Homeowner's Guide

If you own an older home in Bourne or anywhere across SE Massachusetts and Cape Cod, you've probably stared at drafty, wavy windows and wondered whether to replace them or work with what you have. Here's how to think it through.

What Buyers Should Know About 100-Year-Old Homes in Southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod

November 7, 2026 · 4 min read

What Buyers Should Know About 100-Year-Old Homes in Southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod

Century homes across Bourne, Sandwich, and the Cape are full of character — and quirks. Here's what SandersSystems LLC looks at when inspecting pre-1925 housing stock in SE Massachusetts.

Federal Pacific Panels and Knob-and-Tube Wiring: What Homeowners Should Know

November 7, 2026 · 6 min read

Federal Pacific Panels and Knob-and-Tube Wiring: What Homeowners Should Know

Older wiring shows up in a lot of homes around Bourne and the Cape. Here's what Federal Pacific panels and knob-and-tube wiring actually mean for buyers and owners — and what to do next.

Buying a Cape Cod Home? An Inspector's Checklist for Bourne and Beyond

November 7, 2026 · 5 min read

Buying a Cape Cod Home? An Inspector's Checklist for Bourne and Beyond

Salt air, aging cottages, and cranberry-bog water tables make Cape Cod homes different. Here's what Alan Sanders of SandersSystems LLC checks before you buy in Bourne, Falmouth, or anywhere in SE Massachusetts.