The Before Pictures

It took us ALL weekend, but we finally cleared out the basement and first floor completely.

 The "before" shots

Laundry/mech room
Basement playroom/guest room
Basement playroom/guest room
First Floor Living Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Backyard. The addition will be where the deck is

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