I can't believe it will be finished when I return. Below are pictures from the remodel. We found hinged panels and a trapdoor behind my front staircase. We think there may have been a speakeasy in the house during prohibition. The hinges, etc are all very old. Gotta do some research into the history of the house.
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Door to back staircase. |
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Back staircase. |
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Demolition underway. |
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Insulation seepage. |
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More seepage. |
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Insulation company trucks. |
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Insulating the attic. |
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Hinged panels behind front staircase. |
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More hinged panels. |
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Hidden trap door. |
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Attic windows. |
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Old kitchen. |
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Choosing wall sconces at Typhoon Lighting. |
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Granite, tile, cabinet door, flooring. |
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Final choices for tile, cabinet door, flooring. |
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Backyard/workshop. |
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Staircase removed freeing up the wall for the refrigerator and cabinetry. |
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Back wall of kitchen. |
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New basement staircase under construction. |
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Antique wall sconce installed. |
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Living room/office/kitchen during remodel. |