The Guide to Suppliers

Bird control products for ridding roofs, eaves, overhangs and such of birds using spikes, birdwire and other offerings.

Insurance for homes with distinctive or custom features. Chubb can provide higher levels of protection and service, including actual rebuilding costs and rebuilding to code.

Shop and apply for a home mortgage or home equity loan online from the national leading independent home loan lender. Also access to Countrywide's loan experts who can help give you reliable and straightforward answers to your home loan questions.

Books and measured drawings for reproducing Craftsman, Stickley and other early 20th century furniture and interior built-ins.

Online vendor of doorbells, house numbers, room numbers, mailboxes, door chimes, and garden decor.

Leading online lending company offers a full range of mortgages, home equity loans, auto loans, credit cards, education loans and personal loans.

Manufacturer of fiberglass column covers, cornices and domes.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (FHA) has a flexible loan program that helps developers, investors, and families at all income levels to buy and restore properties in urban and rural historic districts. The 203(k) Mortgage Rehabilitation Insurance Program helps preservationists deal with problems such as appraisal barriers, the high cost of second mortgages, and prohibitive down payment and closing costs.

Manufacturer of high quality authentic Finnish saunas in the U.S. since 1964.

Replacement cost insurance policies for older and historic homes.

Manufacturer of wall beds in twin, double, king and queen sizes.

Offering "specialty dwelling" insurance in 30 states. Coverage for older homes, homes under renovation, lower value homes, homes with minor cosmetic problems, homes with market value below replacement cost, seasonal homes and vacant homes.