The historic designation of Chatham Village Homes prohibits any change to the exterior structure.

Original dreary basement never changed; tubs were the entire laundry since 1932.

Original kitchen. Steel cabinets. Milk delivery below window if anyone can remember.

After removing dry wall and wall paper layers, this original wired lath system was huge obstacle.

Wall and plumbing removed and upstairs bathroom enlarged.

All removed including bedroom ceiling.

Original LR. Fireplace inoperative. Steam radiator covers.

Wall studs removed to create great room

Kitchen and basement stairs to left. LR to right.

Contractor David McDermott worried over every detail during almost 4 months of renovation.

From LR to DR after wass removed.

Plastering became an artistic challenge.

Purchased items start arriving.

Wonderful hardwood floors sanded throughout.

Scraping of the old and repainting was my way to spend lots of hours.

Floors sanded. Wall gone. Light at the end of the tunnel.

Audio visual computer room is an on-going work in progress.

The custom-built cabinets cover the old fireplace wall.

Removing the wall opened up the entire area.

From DR toward living area.

Toward kitchen

Granite counter. All new appliances. TV was "cool" idea.

Master BR now in the space of two old tooms after another wall removal.

Lots of new closet space throughout.

The stairs from the guest quarters ? once a black hole.

Guest room with full bath replaces the dreary basement.

The former basement now has a large laundy including the cabinets were once upstairs in the original kitchen.

An awning has been addedd to the side porch. Lawn area said to be the largest in Chatham Village.