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Summer To Do list

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The bathroom’s done! For the most part. . .

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Drumroll please. . .

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I’m still here!

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Day 4

Today was a short day, as our contractor had a dentist appointment in the afternoon. He did get the fan wired, installed and then vented ...

Day 3

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Day 2

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Bathroom day one

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