credit advice

[Jake Seamons]

I have decent credit but avg age of credit accounts is not the best. I have purchased two new houses last year and refinanced two. I have a few really old credit cards that I closed a long time ago (stupid I know) I have heard that if I ask for those cards to be re-opened it will help my score and my avg age of credit accounts is that true? One is a Lowes card that I'm sure they would re-open happily. let me know your thoughts.

thanks!