Unfinished half of basment 1873 House. Boarded up for years. Opened to fix sagging floor.
Ten months later. New electric. Custom seating covering sewer pipe. Driveway pavers. Shelves for 2,500 beer bottles.
Unfinished half of basment 1873 House. Boarded up for years. Opened to fix sagging floor.
Ten months later. New electric. Custom seating covering sewer pipe. Driveway pavers. Shelves for 2,500 beer bottles.
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