June 9, 2009 Keeping your older home's charm Play video

(NECN) - Older, period homes are often looked at as charming and full of character.

But they also present some unique challenges when it comes to upkeep and renovating.

Joining Good Morning Live with some cost-effective tips to keep your older home's charm, and get what you want out of it, is award-winning Cambridge, Massachusetts based renovator Charlie Allen.