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Closer to a closet

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This 5'6" x 13' area was an odd storage area off the upstairs hallway. It appears to have been an open porch/balcony at one point, with sides walled off long ago. Under these boards we found the original exterior siding along two walls, and tons of dirt, birds' nests, and general black guck in the ceiling. Eric drew the lucky straw for the ceiling demo - fun day for him with all that raining down on him for a few hours.

Old door was walled off, new door added to open from (what will be) the master bathroom. Paint the trim, add shelves and rods, and we'll have ourselves a closet.




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