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So far our favorite changes are #1, the walls knocked out to create the big open flow, and #2, the new window we put in the front wall. It used to be a big solid brick wall - weird and foreboding looking, if you ask me. It looks SOOOO much better now and that front room is going to look great from the inside too! I'm glad we spent the money on it. What do you think?
Btw, the krudcutter stuff that was recommended for the brick stains did not work. =( We'll have to try something else......