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You might also want to go to HomeStars at http://www.homestars.com - it's a free website where homeowners read and write reviews of home improvement contractors. The company got its start in Toronto, so there's a TON of great information for you. It's a bit like a "Consumer Reports" for...

You might want to check out HomeStars.com at http://www.homestars.com to read reviews on local companies--New York is in their system now. The site is a free community where people read and write reviews on home improvement contractors. Otherwise, a simple Google search for "[company name]...

What about recycling centers? The Tool Shed in Worcester, MA comes to mind--it's a consignment shop for used tools. Anyone know of other, similar stores in other parts of the country?

Ouch! How old is the paint on those walls--are there serious lead issues to consider?

This gives a great overview of geothermal systems: http://www.homestars.ca/stories/2007/01/geothermal-furnace-in-city.aspx

We had a tankless heater in a former house, and never ran out of hot water. Everything was oil-based in that house, so NOT having to heat a huge tank of water was a nice break on the energy bill.

We use LEDs lately for hallways. It should last us almost forever LOL.

That is an enormous undertaking, but it seems like there will be a huge payoff in the end! What a (potentially) beautiful property.