Project 2
Julie Reekie
7 years ago
After months of living in one room of our home we completed and sold. Reluctantly. Off to project 3.
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Julie Reekie
7 years agoThis is a few more photos of our home. Very proud of what my husband and I have accomplished as small builders. Designed and built by us.
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